Job Title:
Engineering Manager
Location:
Ipswich
Thorn Baker's Award-Winning Civils Specialist client is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the design and build of a new substation in Suffolk. The project forms a vital part of Britain's transition to renewable energy and Net Zero. Design and environmental consent works are already underway, and construction will commence in the spring with a planned handover and energisation to grid in December 2027.
What's in it for you:
£70-77k per annum + car
Generous pension contribution
Learning and Development opportunities
Required Skills:
Formal qualification in a civil engineering or construction related subject
CSCS card required, CEng status is advantageous but not essential
Previous experience on major infrastructure projects with a value of over £30m
Your Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing all construction activities involved in the delivery of the works.
Carrying out significant earth moving operations on the greenfield site, new roads and road junctions, reinforced concrete works and steel framed superstructures housing the next generation of equipment to deliver balanced renewable power into the National Grid.
Provide advice on development of construction methodology to ensure optimal engineering solutions are reached.
Ensure robust temporary works procedures are implemented on the project.
Develop the on-site inspection process, establish rotas, and take responsibility for critical activities.
Monitor the progress of works to review impact of changing conditions on agreed methodology and temporary works design etc.
Work with the Project Director to put together cost estimates for sections of work.
Actively engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technologies and procedures.
Identify challenges and define methodologies that overcome these to deliver a safe and cost-effective solution that delivers the programme.
Manage the development of complex designs requiring multi-disciplinary and specialist input.
Contribute to meetings with subcontractors, designers and so forth to further the project.
Actively manage your own self-development and that of the team; for example, through participation in ICE activities, mentoring as DE or SCE etc.
Lead in defining measures to ensure the works are conducted in accordance with all HS&E legislation and the site Health Safety and Environmental Plans.
Key skills:
CSCS, engineering manager, construction, civils, CEng
For more information on the role please contact Rhian at Thorn Baker on 07969 972 412 or email:
rhian@thornbaker.co.uk
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Engineering Manager
Location:
Ipswich
Thorn Baker's Award-Winning Civils Specialist client is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the design and build of a new substation in Suffolk. The project forms a vital part of Britain's transition to renewable energy and Net Zero. Design and environmental consent works are already underway, and construction will commence in the spring with a planned handover and energisation to grid in December 2027.
What's in it for you:
£70-77k per annum + car
Generous pension contribution
Learning and Development opportunities
Required Skills:
Formal qualification in a civil engineering or construction related subject
CSCS card required, CEng status is advantageous but not essential
Previous experience on major infrastructure projects with a value of over £30m
Your Responsibilities:
Responsible for overseeing all construction activities involved in the delivery of the works.
Carrying out significant earth moving operations on the greenfield site, new roads and road junctions, reinforced concrete works and steel framed superstructures housing the next generation of equipment to deliver balanced renewable power into the National Grid.
Provide advice on development of construction methodology to ensure optimal engineering solutions are reached.
Ensure robust temporary works procedures are implemented on the project.
Develop the on-site inspection process, establish rotas, and take responsibility for critical activities.
Monitor the progress of works to review impact of changing conditions on agreed methodology and temporary works design etc.
Work with the Project Director to put together cost estimates for sections of work.
Actively engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technologies and procedures.
Identify challenges and define methodologies that overcome these to deliver a safe and cost-effective solution that delivers the programme.
Manage the development of complex designs requiring multi-disciplinary and specialist input.
Contribute to meetings with subcontractors, designers and so forth to further the project.
Actively manage your own self-development and that of the team; for example, through participation in ICE activities, mentoring as DE or SCE etc.
Lead in defining measures to ensure the works are conducted in accordance with all HS&E legislation and the site Health Safety and Environmental Plans.
Key skills:
CSCS, engineering manager, construction, civils, CEng
For more information on the role please contact Rhian at Thorn Baker on 07969 972 412 or email:
rhian@thornbaker.co.uk
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