Job Description

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LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER - ENVIRONMENT

NORMANTON

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Lead Project Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Business.


Ideally, you will based in or around the Normanton area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.


The Lead Project Engineer is an important part of the Galliford Try Project Delivery Team, whose role is to support Projects by leading on all design-related activities, working closely with the Pre-Construction team. You will work primarily on the Yorkshire Water AMP8 Framework.


You will work with the Senior Design Manager, Pre-Construction Manager and the Project Team to agree a design delivery strategy for each project; and will then effectively coordinate all design work (whether sourced in-house, or externally), through preconstruction and construction, and ensure that the design deliverables are provided in line with the requirements for each project, aligned with the agreed investment stage and programme, meeting the agreed budget to a sufficient standard, quality, and level of detail required. You will also have a close-working relationship with the project delivery teams; alongside the In-House and external Engineering teams (including subconsultants and those providing supply chain design). You will also be client-facing, ensuring completed designs align with the Client's requirements allowing design deliverables to successfully move through the client's design approval process in line with the programme requirements.


The Lead Project Engineer will be directly responsible for the output and the success of design at a programme level and will be involved in reporting on the design element of the project schedule and budgets; ensuring technical excellence, risk management and a commitment and adherence to the highest design standards in relation to safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ).


You will:


Develop strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers, along with subconsultants (the 5Cs). Apply CDM (2015) and principle of prevention and safety in design as Principal Designer. Carry out PCI gap analysis at the pre con stage, ensuring we have sufficient information and ensure all parties have access to the information during the project lifecycle. Establish a platform for good communication and collaboration between relevant parties and thereby an effective flow of design and production information. Ensure that the design is properly coordinated and communicated, including input from specialist consultants, supply chain & manufacturers Ensure that the design process needs are planned and controlled. Ensure that the design considers cost/budget, Quality & buildability, Health & Safety and compliance with the Brief/ERs, regulations & standards, including Environmental and Sustainability requirements De-risk design problems by finding solutions before they materialise and opportunities. Contribute to planning and co-ordination in a way that adds value to the processes. Prepare, manage and secure all-party ownership of an integrated design programme, including information release. Dealing with enquiries from designers/supply chain/sub-contractors. Implement best practice including BIM/Digital, DfMA & Standardisation, Carbon Reduction and Supply Chain Engagement. Support the commercial relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and subcontractors during the tender and delivery processes. Working in conjunction with the preconstruction and delivery teams to promote integrated project delivery. Assist the Project Team by: + Producing design scope (ESE) and assist with commercial, contractual engagement and risk.
+ Producing the Design Management Plan (DMP), Principal Designer Tool Kit and the implementation of the BIM execution plan which will be updated and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
+ Contribute to proposing options for design solutions.
+ Conducting value engineering.
+ Supporting buildability reviews.
+ Assessing and developing the subcontract and supply chain design.
Assist the Project Manager to + report on design performance in the projects.
+ review design resource forecasting.
+ manage and report design change control.

About You:

Competency Requirements:

Understanding of the technical aspects of design and construction matters, systems and processes. An understanding of planning applications, building regulations, codes of practice, sustainability & Whole Life carbon assessment practices, environmental and health and safety regulations. Planning and programming skills. Legal, commercial and contractual knowledge. Negotiating and people skills. Presentation skills. Good knowledge of CDM (2015). Knowledge of the specific Business Unit sectors. Aware of individual Health and Safety responsibilities and adheres to company health and safety policy and procedures. Ability to work to deadlines. Good time management with ability to multitask.

Technical/Professional Qualifications Required

Degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture or Construction Management Experience within Construction Management and/or Architecture/Civil Engineering (highways, rail, water or aviation). Membership of relevant Professional Body is desirable. Fully conversant with the Microsoft suite of packages. Working 2D & 3D CAD would be beneficial. Working knowledge of BIM and Common Data Environments preferred CDM for Principal Designers desirable.
You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.


Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best. Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and honest. Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service, passionate, committed and enthusiastic in all that you do. A self-starter with a can-do attitude and a desire to pick up new challenges. Dedicated to working together to achieve results.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over 3.9 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.


We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.


We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.


Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.


Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.


Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays A wide range of corporate discounts Cycle to Work schemes Comprehensive pension plan Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.


Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.


We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.


For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact Emily Bunniss on emily.bunniss@gallifordtry.co.uk .

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.


We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.


Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.


As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.


A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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