Programme Engineering Lead

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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We're looking for a Programme Engineering Lead based at our Capenhurst site. In the Directorate of Engineering & Projects you will ensure that engineering resources and capability are technically fit for purpose and meet all statutory requirements, from project evaluation and conception through to handover and closeout. You will set the overall technical direction for multi disciplinary projects, act as the key decision maker, and oversee the development and approval of design/engineering delivery strategies and schedules.

The role involves managing complex design engineering solutions, supervising all engineering aspects during construction, installation and commissioning, and maintaining day to day oversight of Senior Project Engineers and Project Engineers. You will build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective integration of all relevant engineering disciplines.

What you'll do

• Actively promote a pro active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the project/programme engineering team to enable successful delivery of the capital programme and forward capital plan, maintaining day to day oversight of engineering team activities.
• Work in collaboration with the Project Management function to effectively plan and direct the day to day activities of assigned technical resources.
• Ensure an aligned and integrated approach for how engineering and technical activities are planned, prioritised, coordinated and delivered at a project/programme level.
• Develop and implement engineering/design strategies, ensuring proportionate and appropriate solutions are compliant with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, specifications, legislation, safety case and environmental permitting.
• Ensure design and constructability reviews are completed timely and in accordance with Urenco procedures.
• Deliver engineering/design solutions that meet project safety, cost, schedule and business benefits objectives, complying with relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Protect Urenco's commercial position through good industry practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management.

What do you need to thrive in this role

• Degree level education in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Professional qualification (e.g., CEng) where applicable.
• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Engineering/Design Strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing cost predictability.
• Experience fulfilling the role of CDM Principal Designer.

What can you expect from us

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing by one day for every two years of service up to 30 days, plus 13 additional flexible days and a scheme to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Diverse range of family friendly policies.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection, with opportunity to purchase additional benefits.
• Education and training support, including mandatory health and safety courses and tailored training packages.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce - as a global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany and the Netherlands, we value individuality and aim to build an open and inclusive workplace. If you require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

How to Apply

Urenco is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within our workforce. If you are enthusiastic about this position but do not meet every single requirement, the real fit for a job is not always in your current experience or education. We are striving towards strong, diverse and complementary teams, in an inclusive and authentic workplace, so please apply anyway. We outsource our recruitment process to Morson Group; the data you enter will be processed on behalf of Urenco by Morson as our recruitment partner.