Principal Accountabilities

Reporting in the DDM Site Buildings Team Manager, the Contract Engineering Lead is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and is a representative of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Design Delivery Management team. The Contract Engineering Lead is the principal point of contact for the SZ2203/2205 contract within the design delivery management team and shall act as Responsible Designer.

• Supporting the development of SZ2203/2205 engineering design delivery strategies
• Ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing the authoring Scope of Works documentation for Contract Partner(s)
• Managing the preparation and development of Technical Specifications for design studies
• Coordinating technical assessment of contracts prior to signature
• Providing technical management of the Contract(s), including primary point of contact for civil programme project managers
• Coordinating engineering design activities across Contract Partners
• Providing technical support to Contract Partner(s)
• Managing surveillance of Contract Partner(s) detailed design work
• Ensuring consistency of deliverables with contract specifications and UK Context requirements
• Implementing effective configuration control processes
• Managing resolution of transverse engineering issues or risks
• Ensuring schedules and milestones are consistent with global schedule
• Agreeing and accepting Contract Partner Design Schedule on behalf of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Providing and coordinating engineering design gateway requirements and reviews
• Coordinating Constructability Reviews prior to Readiness Review
• Managing coordination of stakeholder comments during deliverable review
• Facilitating design optimisation via modifications, trends and changes
• Leading discussions with Contract Partner and supporting SZC Project Manager with early warning and compensation events
• Managing technical interfaces
• Liaising with SZC Project Manager for scope variations
• Establishing and updating contract risk register

As a Technical Lead in Their Discipline

• Provide support to other building coordinators on core discipline
• Contribute to buildings specification, perform surveillance, provide technical advice

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified or equivalent in civil/structural/architect/process/mechanical Engineering discipline
• Good knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulations and legislation
• National Security Vetting, Counter Terrorism Check (NSV CTC)

Desirable

• Chartership appreciated
• Basic understanding of EPR design and nuclear fuel cycle
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Experienced in managing design to meet nuclear safety/security requirements
• Experience designing facilities to withstand internal/external hazards and security requirements
• Experience in design management on large multi-discipline infrastructure projects
• Experience in nuclear industry appreciated
• Awareness of nuclear safety related constraints
• Solid technical knowledge of building design and construction
• Excellent knowledge of engineering procedures, especially RIBA plan of work 2013
• Experienced in UK building standards and engineering procedures
• Accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented, leadership
• Organisational skills with ability to delegate
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Languages: English (priority), French (appreciated)
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in engineering software packages

Desirable

• Knowledge of qualifying equipment for internal/external hazards
• Experience with products for high security environments
• Project lifecycle experience (design, qualification, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, site operations)
• Experience in highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of conventional industry design activities (RIBA, BSRIA)
• Previous demonstrable project management experience

Additional Information

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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