Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager – Leading International Building and Civil Engineering Company – Wiltshire
Purpose of the Role
To provide engineering support to the nominated Sectors / Projects, serving both the work winning and project delivery teams with the following key objectives.
Lead management of engineering function in the sector / region.
To incorporate innovative alternative designs, engineering methods and the latest technology into sector bids / projects offering the best possible value engineering solutions.
To be responsible for vetting pre-qualifications and tenders in allotted sectors for technical risk, to make it known to the bid team and Director and ensure that appropriate action is taken to mitigate the risk.
To ensure that projects deliver the contracted engineering requirements using the highest levels of technical expertise, efficiency and quality.
To help build the right environment so that we can recruit, develop, encourage and retain talented engineers to fulfil the present and future needs of the business.
To promote the company’s vision and culture to present and future clients.
Role Accountabilities
Ensure through their engineering teams that all company engineering process and procedures are implemented.
Provide the lead assurance role in design, construction, commissioning and handover for the projects under their responsibility.
Provide technical advice and direct help to the sector leader, our clients and contracts, including input into the preparation of sector bids and submissions.
Provide line management to all design managers working on their projects.
Review internal procedures and processes (particularly engineering) as required to ensure that they are kept up to date and reflect the latest codes, standards and best practice.
Promote the latest engineering developments, technology, innovations, methods and best practice in permanent and temporary works ensuring they are considered, developed, communicated and implemented both at bid stage and during construction.
Additional Duties
Any other duties consistent with your status and seniority, as necessary to meet the needs of the Business of the Company.
Ensure through their project engineering teams that minimum standards of safety, quality and environmental are maintained across the sector. Challenge and change poor practice in safety, quality and engineering procedures.
Work with TSD to ensure that Themis holds best practice in relation to procedure, method statements, inspection and test plans, etc
Promote the company to all clients, designers and other external organisations.
Maintain contacts with Consultants, Clients, and other bodies as appropriate to represent the company in demonstrating our ability to provide best value.
Assist with the recruitment of engineers, at all levels, for their sector, including interviewing and identifying potential recruits from competitor companies.
Assist with the training and development of engineers in the sector at all levels including the attainment of professional qualifications. Specifically take ownership of the company’s engineering competencies and embed within their sectors.
Assist with the movement of engineering staff between projects and tenders noting that there will be many transfers of engineers between sectors to ensure appropriate development and experience.
Build the profile of the company in schools, universities, consultants and other external organisations.
Carry out duties for collaborative working in line with the company’s Procedure for Collaborative Working and the JRMP (Joint Relationship Management Plan)
Required Project knowledge
Must be a Chartered Engineer or similar approved by the Head of Technical Services
Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
Understand the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
The company offer a range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
* Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
* Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service