Infrastructure Engineering Manager

The Vacancy
Join MTC's Secure Infrastructure Team and help shape the future of secure building projects.

MTC is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join the team as Infrastructure Engineering Manager. Reporting the to Head of Secure Infrastructure, you'll support the delivery of secure infrastructure projects for both internal and external clients. This is a unique opportunity to lead complex development schemes, ensuring security requirements are seamlessly integrated into cutting-edge infrastructure.

You'll be the key point of contact between MTC, the client, the professional design team and external accreditors.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading secure infrastructure development projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Managing and coordinating professional teams including architects, engineers, and surveyors.
• Overseeing compliance with statutory security and building regulations, including Defence Security Standards and CDM regulations.
• Producing detailed reports, manage project finances, and chair key meetings.
• Developing feasibility studies, project bids, and budget estimates.
• Driving continuous improvement and innovation in secure infrastructure delivery.

Who Are We Looking For
We're looking for a experienced engineer with management experience within construction. You'll have a track record of managing a team of Infrastructure design professionals and achieving exceptional results in project delivery.

You'll have previous experience of monitoring the progress of appointed contractors as well as internal teams

This role will require excellent communications and stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships quickly and influence decision making.

You'll be

• Degree-qualified from a relevant professional qualification organisation such as Royal Institute of British Architects, Association of Project Management, Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Security Institute, Register of Security Engineering Specialists, Institute of Security or equivalent.
• Proven post-qualified experience, in construction projects or security engineering roles.
• Ability to carry out site inspection on the quality of installation works (site inspections).
• Strong understanding of RIBA Plan of Work, contract administration, and capital development processes.
• Proficient in CAD tools and developing CAD drawings (Revit & AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams effectively.

Desirable Skills And Experience Includes

• Experience with Defence Security Standards (JSPs) and NPSA STaMP assessments.
• Knowledge of HVM, drone risk mitigation, blast and ballistic design.
• Knowledge and experience of designing and specifying security equipment such as CCTV, Access control systems, intruder detection systems. (Training can be Provided).
• Understanding of secure infrastructure operations and maintenance.

Why Join MTC?
You'll be working on high-impact, innovative projects, collaborating with leading professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence and developing their people.

About The MTC
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

Reference Checks and Security Checks (where applicable)
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.

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