NRL’s civils client is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to lead the design and build of a new substation in Suffolk, Watford based with regular site visits.
The role will be based on site close to Ipswitch after 6-8 months moving to Watford.
The contract with Scottish Power is to support their East Anglia windfarm in the Southern North Sea. The project forms a vital part of Britain's transition to renewable energy and Net Zero.
Reporting to the Project Director, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing all construction activities involved in the delivery of the works. This involves carrying out significant earth moving operations on the greenfield site, new roads and road junctions, reinforced concrete works and steel framed superstructures housing the next generation of equipment to deliver balanced renewable power into the National Grid. Design and environmental consent works are already underway, and construction will commence in spring next year with a planned handover and energisation to grid in December 2027.
Duties
• Provide advice on development of construction methodology to ensure optimal engineering solutions are reached.
• Ensure robust temporary works procedures are implemented on the project.
• Develop the on-site inspection process, establish rotas, and take responsibility for critical activities.
• Monitor the progress of works to review impact of changing conditions on agreed methodology and temporary works design etc.
• Work with the Project Director to put together cost estimates for sections of work.
• Actively engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technologies and procedures.
• Identify challenges and define methodologies that overcome these to deliver a safe and cost-effective solutions that deliver the programme.
• Manage the development of complex designs requiring multi-disciplinary and specialist input.
• Contribute to meetings with subcontractors, designers and so forth to further the project.
• Actively manage your own self development and that of the team; for example through participation in ICE activities, mentoring as DE or SCE etc.
• Lead in defining measures to ensure the works are conducted in accordance with all HS&E legislation and the site Health Safety and Environmental Plans.
What you will need?
• Formal qualification in a civil engineering or construction related subject
• CSCS card
• Previous experience on major infrastructure projects with a value of over £30m
• CEng status is advantageous but not essential
What’s in it for you?
Attractive Salary
Car Allownace
Benefits Package
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
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