Pre-Construction Senior Engineer

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Pre-Construction Senior Engineer – Environment North and east

Northumberland

What you will be doing:

An opportunity has arisen for a Pre-Construction Senior Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pre-Construction Engineer who will support the Pre-Construction Engineering Manager to create a robust target cost, risk register, and outline delivery plan before we begin any work on site.

• Responsible for ensuring a robust Engineering Service Enquiry is drafted, reviewed and approved, detailing the required Pre-Construction design deliverables in line with the requirements for each project and aligned with the Pre-Construction Programme.

• client-facing, ensuring the tender designs align with the Client's requirements allowing design deliverables to successfully move through to the project delivery teams, ensuring smooth development into the client's design approval process.

• Apply CDM and principle of prevention and safety in design as Principal Designer, supported by the allocated design consultant.

• Ensure PCI gap analysis is carried out at the pre con stage, ensuring we have sufficient information and ensure all parties have access to the information during the project lifecycle.

• Coordinating all necessary Operational input required to assist the Pre-con activities (e.g. delivery planning, programme, constructability, matrix engagement, etc).

• Ensure that the design considers cost/budget, Quality & buildability, Health & Safety and compliance with the Brief, regulations & standards, including Environmental and Sustainability requirements.

• Coordinate, challenge and optimise Civil and MEICA technical solutions, maintaining compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure the Design Management Plan (DMP) and Principal Designer Tool Kit are produced and developed throughout the pre-con phase, updated and handed over from the Pre-con team to the Operational team.

• Ensure thorough design scope (ESE) is consistently produced and our Engineering service (internal or external) provides the required quality of Pre-con design deliverables in line with our programme requirements.

• 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.

• Manage a change control system that allows the Pre-con team to stay ahead of change, assess impact quickly and be decisive around moving forward, recognising that a decent quick decision is better than a perfect one that is late

• Ensure all key functions are involved in the design process (e.g. H&S, Quality, Environmental, etc) to confirm a robust final solution and effective delivery plan is in place before we move to site.

• Understand and implement Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Target.

About You:

• You will have a minimum of a HND/HNC in a related Engineering discipline (BEng/Meng preferred)

• A strong construction and engineering background, preferably in Water / Wastewater project delivery and design.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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:

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 business please contact Laura Mitchell on

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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