Engineering Manager

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Engineering Manager – Infrastructure

Location – Norwich, A

Purpose of the role:

Site based Engineering Manager role with responsibility for the management of design and engineering activities in the construction phase of one or more A RDP projects.

To provide strategic engineering and design management, strong leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team comprising engineering resources at all levels. Ensure integration between design and construction is achieved across all disciplines during the construction stage of a scheme.

Facilitate strong links with other teams within and external to the project to ensure the efficient delivery of the Project. 

Support the overall engineering strategy for the GT business and clients. Engage with the Supply Chain, Clients, Designers and other framework Delivery Partners to maximise knowledge share to provide efficiencies that will assist GT and National Highways in delivering the Roads Investment Strategy.

Key Accountabilities

Core

Live the GT Values. Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm. Support the delivery of GT’s Sustainability and Net Zero activities.

Health, Safety & Environmental

Creates a culture of openness and trust in reporting of Health and Safety matters. Contributes to targets and KPIs in line with Project / Business objectives and monitors performance, steering towards success. Conducts periodic Safety and Environmental Tours as required by the Project Construction Phase Plan. Appraises safety improvement options and leads action within Galliford Try and Supply Chain. Contributes to periodic risk reviews and takes output forward to the Project Risk Register. Ensures buildability and safety reviews are undertaken during all stages of the design, with consideration given to the full lifecycle of the scheme including operational and maintenance requirements. Manages and updates the Integrated Design & Construction Risk Assessment (IDCRA) during the construction phase of the project. Ensures all Temporary works are designed and implemented in accordance with company procedures, and TW designs give full consideration of the Health and Safety aspects. Manages interface with the Principal Designer (CDM – PD) during Construction Phase of the scheme. Keeps up to date with changes in legislation and cascades information to the team.

Design Management:

Undertake the role of GT Design Manager for a scheme during the construction phase (where none is appointed), or manage the appointed GT Design Manager.  Manage the delivery of any remaining Permanent Works (PW) Design Deliverables in line with the construction programme requirements.  Resolve design related issues which arise during the construction phase in a timely manner. Establish a Request for Information (RFI) process to record and manage any design change occurring during the construction phase, and fulfil the role of RFI Coordinator within this process. Manage design responses to RFIs to ensure they align with the scheme requirements, and monitor response time and performance KPIs. Continually review the PW design to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies that improve productivity and provide cost savings. Liaise with the Project Commercial Team to review the commercial implications of any design changes, minimise cost impacts, support recovery from others and escalate as required. Where required by the scheme, manage the review and approval process for Contractor Designed elements (Appendix /) and Fabrication Drawings (Appendix /). 

Temporary Works:

Ensure formal appointments are in place for all TWC and TWS involved in the delivery of the scheme(s). Ensure compliance with Galliford Try and National Highways procedures for Temporary Works.  Ensure temporary works design deliverables align with the requirements of the construction programme. Where appointed for multiple schemes, ensure consistency in the development, design, and implementation of TW solutions across the schemes. Liaise with the PW Designer to ensure temporary load cases have been fully assessed as part of the PW design. In consultation with Central Engineering Services, ensure sufficient TW design resource is in place to deliver the TW design and check workload across the A schemes to meet the requirements of the construction program. 

Materials Sourcing, Approval & Testing:

Establish a Materials Approval Request (MAR) process to enable materials and products to be used in the works to be reviewed and accepted in accordance with GT, Contract and NH procedures. Fulfil the role of MAR Reviewer within this process. Liaise with project specialists ( GT, Designer, Client, TA, TAA, etc.) to ensure the correct acceptances are in place for materials and products to be used in the works. Liaise with the Project Materials Engineer (where appointed) or RDP Materials Manager to: Ensure all earthworks materials, aggregates, ready mixed concrete and asphalt proposed for use in the permanent works are subject to review and acceptance under the MAR process.  Provide design management input to support the implementation of proposals for the re-use of site-won earthworks materials in the permanent works.  Review and monitor material test results for compliance with the design specification. Review upcoming construction activities and highlight materials requirements of the PW design. Support the rationalisation of Appendix /, Appendix / and Appendix requirements across the A schemes, where appropriate.

Quality Control:  

Liaise with the Project Quality Manager to:

Act as DM Lead / Technical Reviewer during the production of Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), where necessary. Provide design and engineering input to the resolution of NCRs and Defects, where necessary. Review the MAR Register for accuracy and completeness. Review upcoming construction activities and highlight quality critical aspects of the PW design. Support the compilation and review of construction quality records and the scheme Health & Safety File.

Setting Out & Surveying :

Liaise with the Project Surveyor (where appointed) or RDP Survey Manager to: 

Ensure the provision of suitable and sufficient PW design information for dimensional control of the works. Review upcoming construction activities and highlight aspects of the PW design requiring survey checks. Support the delivery of any monitoring requirements on the scheme, including review of monitoring results.

Other:

Management of site based GT CAD / BIM resource, where appointed. Provide technical support to the GT Commercial team during the procurement process. Provide support to the GT Construction team throughout project delivery, and work closely with Project Managers and Agents to develop construction methodologies, review subcontractor design proposals, identify non-compliance with the detailed design, review alternative design proposals and contribute to proposing solutions to technical issues encountered on site. Contribute to Construction Readiness Reviews in the role of Engineering Manager. Undertake Peer Reviews to check support the delivery of engineering management across the A schemes. A proposed list of focus areas for such reviews is included in document ‘A_Peer Review Focus Areas List_v’, and incorporates key points from this job specification.  Support and promote the use of the project Information Management System (Viewpoint Projects) during the construction phase, working closely with the scheme Information Manager(s).  Provide design and engineering input to Lessons Learnt workshops and reports. Where required by the business, contribute to the production of any award papers / submissions which may require technical input. 

Role Dimensions:

Financial (budgetary control etc.)

Ownership, monitoring and management of Engineering team budget for the works. Contribution to change control and management of contract mechanisms for cost recovery.

Non-financial (staff management etc.)

Interfaces and supports other Team Leaders. Manages a team of Engineering Staff. Leads project steering groups and cross-discipline action groups.

Interfaces and supports other Team Leaders. Manages a team of Engineering Staff. Leads project steering groups and cross-discipline action groups.

Key Outputs:

Where required by the Project Director: Production of a monthly report covering the key accountabilities of the role, and highlighting any successes, lessons learnt, emerging issues and design & engineering opportunities and risks. Provide the design & engineering section for the monthly project health checks. Production of short technical reports or presentations to communicate the findings from any Peer Reviews undertaken. Ownership of the following project registers: RFI Register RFI KPI Dashboard PW Design Tracker (where required) TW Register MAR Register IDCRA Hold regular meetings with GT Discipline Leads on a one-to-one or group basis, Design Managers, Principal Designer Lead, Survey Manager, Quality Manager and Materials Manager, in support of the accountabilities described above. Carry out a minimum of two site inspections per month focussed on design and engineering compliance in the field during the construction of the works. Production of an associated site inspection report, including dissemination and resolution of any actions arising.

Success will be measured against the following criteria:

Delivery of the key outputs defined above. Resolving design issues which arise during construction in a timely fashion. Ensuring PW and TW design deliverables are delivered to meet the requirements of the construction programme. Contributing to the ‘right first time’ delivery of the scheme. Avoiding design or engineering ‘surprises’ occurring during the construction phase of the scheme. 

Person Specification

Competency Requirements

Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.

Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.

Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.

Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.

Technical / Professional Expertise and Qualifications Required

Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering. Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences. Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies. Knowledge and experience of temporary works processes, design and management. Experience in PW Design Coordination / Management. Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC. Working towards or in possession of Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng etc.) Digital competence (MS Office , document control systems, site digital tools). Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS). CSCS Card. Formal TWC Training. Experience in delivering major highways schemes. Clear understanding of the Specification for Highways Works requirements. Experience of overseeing the management of design teams, and engineering support function teams. Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover requirements. Good working knowledge of current CDM legislation. Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation.

Summary

Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering. Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences. Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles and common construction methodologies. Knowledge and experience of temporary works processes, design and management. Experience in PW Design Coordination / Management. Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (through experience and formal training). Ideally ECC NEC. Working towards or in possession of Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng etc.) Digital competence (MS Office , document control systems, site digital tools). Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS). CSCS Card. Formal TWC Training. Experience in delivering major highways schemes. Clear understanding of the Specification for Highways Works requirements. Experience of overseeing the management of design teams, and engineering support function teams. Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover requirements. Good working knowledge of current CDM legislation. Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation.

What we can offer in return:

With an impressive order book of over £ 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 / support to those who need it Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses 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  Infrastructure  business please contact  Abby Whitbread  on 

Additional Information:

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

We encourage you 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.

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

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