Carmichael are seeking an Engineering Manager to join the team working on a nuclear project based in Cumbria.
To lead 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 be responsible for competence assessment of direct reports and other engineering staff, subcontract engineering and other technical staff.
Feasibility and option selection support to client including hazard and risk reduction
To ensure health, safety, welfare, environment, quality are considered as a core function of design at all stages, decisions and outcomes clearly communicated to construction and operation teams
To ensure that projects deliver the contracted scope and company objectives using the highest levels of technical expertise and collaboration.
To promote innovation and alternative designs, engineering methods and the latest technology offering the best possible value engineering solutions.
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.
Provide the lead assurance role in design, construction, commissioning and handover for the projects under their responsibility.
Undertake the duties of CDM Principal Designer
Provide technical advice and direct help to the sector leader, our clients and contracts, including input into the preparation of sector bids and submissions.
Line management to all design managers working on their projects.
Ensure project procedures and processes (particularly engineering) are kept up to date and align with Client requirements, reflecting 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.
Implement learning from experience to develop best practice in relation to design, procedure, methods, quality, sustainability and social value, etc
Assist with the recruitment of students (for Work Experience), graduate engineers, at all levels, for their sector, including interviewing and recruitment events.
Assist with the training and development of engineers in the sector at all levels including the attainment of professional qualifications.
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.
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Contribute to collaborative working arrangements in line with the Project 13 where applicable
Key HSQE Responsibilities
Please see separate individual responsibilities for Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) matters attached.
Required SQEP and Project knowledge
Degree qualified in an infrastructure engineering discipline
Incorporated Engineer in Civil Engineering or similar approved by Principal Engineer
Min 3 year’s experience in a similar role for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor and will have relevant substantial construction and design experience Understanding of the Conditions Of Contract
Understanding of the specific Contract additional clauses or contract amendments
Familiar with Client engineering policies and procedures