Senior Construction Engineering Lead

1 month ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Job Title: Senior Construction Engineering Lead

Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 per annum

About Us

We are Wates, a leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company. Our purpose is to work together to inspire better ways of creating the places, communities, and businesses of tomorrow.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Construction Engineering Lead to join our Construction team, focusing on our MOJ projects across multiple locations. As a key member of our technical team, you will oversee workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with design strategies, procurement, and project delivery while ensuring technical compliance and resolving legacy issues.
  • Promote digital construction tools and ensure effective design management procedures are consistently applied.
  • Enhance business unit productivity through modern construction methods and collaborate with other disciplines for continuous improvement.
Requirements

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong understanding of building practices and techniques. You should possess in-depth knowledge of the design process, including the RIBA Plan of Works and BSRIA guidance. Familiarity with different procurement routes and their associated risks and opportunities is required, along with a good grasp of contractual obligations through contracts like JCT D&B, NEC, and traditional contracts.

A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and technical guidance is essential. Commercial awareness, business acumen, and the ability to balance cost, compliance, and quality are also crucial to achieve exemplary outcomes.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and bonus, flexible working, car allowance/company car, travel covered to any of our sites, extensive corporate benefits, excellent range of learning and development activities, and industry-leading family leave benefits.



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