Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in November subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.
The project:
We are currently supporting the construction of the first new generation of nuclear power station, the first to be constructed in the UK for 30 years. As it stands this project is one of the biggest construction projects in Europe, located 15 miles from Bridgwater. Once complete the 2 new nuclear reactors will provide zero-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:
* Safety first: Going home safe and well
* Client focus: Deliver on our promise
* Integrity: Always do the right thing
* Create opportunity: For our people to excel
You'll be responsible for:
* Leading the MEP engineering aspects within the project team whilst demonstrating professional and respectful behaviours, and ensuring compliance with Mace standards.
* Accountable for the engineering aspects of the MEP services and support the management of the programme, health safety & wellbeing, quality & commissioning of the project.
* Liaising and coordinating with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the client, consultants, trade contractors and other team members.
* Providing technical support to the tendering process via the bid teams and sector leadership/bid leads.
* Providing technical input into procurement strategies and ensuring specialist packages and appointments are procured against the agreed scope demarcation and to budget.
* Undertaking initial review of contracts and scope, value engineering, schedules and trade contracts and providing support to the commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle in terms of reviewing progress or resolving issues.
* Creation and deployment of project technical plans in conjunction with the Mace operating framework and strategic priorities, such as prefabrication (C2P), commissioning and safety.
* Undertaking design reviews on information provided by consultants and trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination and completeness, including embodied carbon and operational energy associated with the MEP services design.
* Preparing and coordinating the delivery of strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring the key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are all properly considered.
* Developing and implementing commissioning strategies in line with the Mace commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP's and soft landings.
* Undertaking productivity assessments using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule.
* Managing project close out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and client training.
* Proactive identification of risk and the production of mitigation plans.
* Recommending continuous improvement and providing lessons learned through the knowledge share process.
* Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.
You'll need to have:
* Advanced knowledge of engineering systems including design standards and frameworks, installation techniques, best practice, engineering processes, prefabrication and system commissioning requirements.
* Proficient knowledge of construction builds elements, including sequencing and dependencies to ensure consideration, collaboration and co-ordination with other work packages.
* Proficient knowledge of planning processes and management, with sufficient understanding of key construction release requirements, critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities.
* Proficient knowledge of commercial management to allow commercial control of a package(s).
* Proficient advanced knowledge of health, safety & welfare core elements.
* Proficient advanced knowledge of quality assurance process and management & commissioning of single systems.
* Experienced in delivering projects more than £25m+ MEP value.
* Experience in the relevant construction sector.
* Demonstrated track record of successful projects/contribution.
* Proficiency in building services or a specified engineering discipline.
* Strong presentation skills; presents clearly and confidently with their audience in mind.
* Good communication skills - written, oral and listening.
* Innovative and adaptable; not fazed by challenges and open to new ways of working.
* Strong analytical skills - numeric, statistical and written detail.
* Collaborative and inclusive - harnesses the power of the collective for impact/progress.
* Able to lead in pressurised situations, making decisions and offering concise direction.
* Trade/technical apprenticeship or graduate development programme.
* Formal engineering training (HNC. HND, BTEC or equivalent).
* SMSTS and CSCS card.
You'll also have:
* Project experience from diverse technical backgrounds/sectors.
* The ability to undertake rule of thumb design/basic design calculations during the analysis of designs.
* Accreditation with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE.
* Relevant bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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