*Long term contract role*
*Hybrid working*
*Inside Ir35*
*Would suit a Civil Infrastructure background*
• To manage the Design on a number of projects within a given portfolio of the programme with an end to end responsibility for engineering input.
• Technical lead for a multi-disciplinary team that exists to support the business in taking the projects from requirement (often involving studies many years ahead of the intervention) through to completion and supporting in through life management of the business improvement.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM) to jointly deliver project outcomes
• People management in a project environment, where formal line management does not exist.
• Engaging with consultants and specialist including procurement of the same
• Being the champion for the project within the business and from time to time representing the business externally
• Positively support the transition of new ways of working across the community
• Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• As required, to deputise for Senior Project Engineer (SPE) or Delivery Manager (DM)
• Develop and maintaining proactive empathetic enduring relationships and creating a healthy, inclusive and diverse environment for their teams to flourish
• Responsible for delivering the project(s) through the asset lifecycle in accordance with approved processes and systems.
• Developing the project engineering plan from client brief (requirements statement) through to handover.
• Delivery to time, cost, carbon and quality drivers.
• Carry out project reviews, recommend / take action as appropriate and report on a monthly basis
• Responsible for writing contract documentation (e.g. NEC3's “Employers Works Information”) or other technical reports and acting as the single point of contact for technical audit throughout the lifecycle
• Managing project budget including contributing to the writing and presenting business cases at corporate governance group where required
• Risk management to drive the delivery of opportunities or threat reduction, including adequate escalation of issues outside of your control
• Securing resources and managing multi-disciplinary teams across the matrix organisation
• Act as the Principal Designer under CDM
Relevant post graduate experience in the delivery of capital projects
• HNC or above in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Member of (or working towards) Association for Project Management (APM) or suitable equivalent professional membership.
• Proven experience of leadership of complex projects in a project engineering management role, including the ability to integrate input from different technical areas and other departments
• Proven communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders and colleagues to develop solutions to complex problems
• Proven experience of schedule management
• Proven experience of risk management
• Proven experience of commercial / contract management
• Proven experience of conflict management
• Proven ability to manage budget and direct project controls
• Proven demonstration of adopting innovation, particularly with emerging technologies and/or environmental solutions
• Proven experience of health, safety and well-being requirements relating to delivery of projects (e.g. CDM Principal Designer or Client roles)
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Morson Talent
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7JU
ÂŁ58 - ÂŁ62 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- This role is a long-term contract position requiring a Civil Infrastructure background and offers a hybrid working environment.
- Candidates should have relevant post-graduate experience in delivering capital projects and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering management.
- The position involves managing design across multiple projects, acting as the technical lead for a multi-disciplinary team, and engaging with stakeholders.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and it operates inside IR35 regulations.
- Applicants should possess an HNC or higher in a relevant engineering discipline and be working towards or hold a professional membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).
