CDAE Engineering manager - Substations - UK

JDRoss have partnered with a client who are playing a pivotal role in the great grid upgrade.

• Ensure all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with project requirements for National Grid's Great Grid Partnership.
• Provide technical leadership across pre-contract and delivery stages.
• Identify temporary works needs and allocate engineering resources effectively.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage relationships with consulting engineers and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Drive a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the Infrastructure business unit.
• Support bids, tender reviews, and pre-contract activities.
• Lead mobilisation of new contracts, ensuring health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are met.
• Oversee engineering administration functions and maintain compliance records.
• Represent the company on industry forums and professional networks.

• Substations experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant field
• Chartered Engineer or similar and participation in affiliated bodies for example Institute of Civil Engineering
• Previous senior level involvement in the provision of design management services for civil engineering design and construction in the highways, rail, energy and water sectors
• Significant senior level involvement in large project tender teams including price and quality adjudicated bids
• An understanding of commercial aspects including typical terms and conditions and procurement models
• Experienced in the management, surveillance and audit of assurance regimes
• Experience of managing design process in tender or contract environment
• Experience with working in joint ventures and alliances or other collaborative working

• £80,000 -£90,0000 salary dependant on experience
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 30%)
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car allowance and Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday with the option to buy 5

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