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 ...