Director of Engineering Excellence

2 days ago

Thame, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom United Living Group Full time

Job Title: Director of Engineering Excellence



At United Living Group, we are committed to delivering exceptional engineering solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engineering Excellence to lead our technical team and drive innovation in the field of construction.



The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction engineering and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. They will be responsible for overseeing the design and technical delivery of multiple projects, leading and managing the Technical Team, and driving operational excellence throughout the organization.



About the Role


  • Lead the Technical Team in providing expert guidance on all technical matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning design processes with both client requirements and business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a high-performing team by fostering a culture of open communication, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Maintain thorough process-driven approach, delivering consistently high standards.
  • Ensure tasks are completed efficiently, meeting agreed programme dates and milestones.
  • Regularly monitor progress against agreed weekly and monthly programmes.
  • Provide support, guidance, coaching, and direction to the Technical Team.
  • Coordinate resource allocation and monitor workloads effectively.
  • Track Technical Team resource costs against agreed budgets.
  • Promote an inclusive, supportive team environment where open communication is encouraged, and individuals feel valued and appreciated.
  • Actively recognize and celebrate successes, fostering a culture of positivity and motivation.
  • Empower the team to take ownership and accountability for their work.
  • Mitigate risks, uphold quality standards, safeguard profit margins, and maintain strong client relationships, positioning the organization as the partner of choice.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with consultant and subcontractor designers.
  • Monitor the performance of consultant and subcontractor designers.
  • Contribute to new bid opportunities by conducting technical appraisals of design information, assessing compliance, consultant fees, and design programme requirements. Identify value engineering opportunities, risks, and prepare contractors' proposals.
  • Support the production and management of design programmes.
  • Ensure designs comply with company standards.
  • Embed and ensure adherence to Technical Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure company targets are met, maximizing revenue through high-quality, cost-effective, and buildable design.
  • Review and support project-specific design scoping and the procurement of consultant and subcontractor designers.
  • Review and approve consultant and subcontractor designer recommendations and competency assessments.
  • Ensure timely execution of consultant and subcontractor designer appointment documents and collateral warranties.
  • Fulfill the CDM Principal Designer role.
  • Fulfill the Building Regulations Principal Designer role.
  • Ensure thorough reviews of design information are conducted on each project, ensuring compliance with legislation, system literature, planning consent, buildability, and risk elimination.
  • Promote design that respects budget constraints.
  • Organise and chair monthly Technical Team meetings.
  • Provide updates and progress reports at Divisional and Senior Leadership Team meetings.
  • Ensure all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated, including fire safety, structures, M&E, façades, internal specifications, service strategies, and maintenance strategies.
  • Ensure complete, accurate, and coordinated design packages are issued to Commercial and Construction teams.
  • Uphold company values in all aspects of work.
  • Monitor subcontractor and supplier design trackers to ensure approvals are gained according to agreed programmes.
  • Ensure design package presentations are conducted with consultants and subcontractors in line with agreed programmes before formal package release.
  • Monitor changes from Clients, design consultants, subcontractors, and the construction team, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
  • Oversee the change control process for variations related to drawing revisions, construction programmes, and costs.
  • Ensure all planning and building control applications are submitted and approvals gained in accordance with the agreed programme.
  • Monitor the timely processing of design information through the document management system.
  • Ensure current drawings are organised, and design information is exchanged as per company protocol.
  • Conduct site visits as required.
  • Always comply with company policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies in all aspects of work, supporting the company's drive for world-class health and safety standards.

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