Senior Engineer

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Contractual hours 37.5

Basis Full Time

Package MHPA benefits + car allowance

Job category/type Engineering

Date posted 02/06/2026

Job reference REQ000178

JOB PURPOSE

• The SeniorEngineeris responsible forday-to-daymanagement of theEngineersandtosupport development and delivery ofthePort'sstrategically aligned engineeringmaintenance plan.The SeniorEngineeris responsible in ensuringbest practice, supporting the development of the Port's procedures andcontinually developto ensure there is a process of continualimprovement.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the central point of contact for lead advisors and stakeholdersforday-to-dayengineering related work.
• The role requires interfacing between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk ofWorks,and Site Staff, as well as some coordination of sub-contractors to ensurePortobligations tothesub-contractor are understood and discharged.
• Work closely withthe operational teamsand Head of Engineeringtodevelop objectives,strategies,andleadmultiyearmaintenance plans.
• Support the project teamand wider businesswith specialist technical knowledge and advice.
• Leadon development of engineering workssupporting the Porttodeliver excellence.
• Mentoring of team members and wider business.
• Support the Head of Engineeringtodevelop andgain agreement to an Asset Management strategy that ensures the short, medium, and long-term plans are setanddeveloped in line withoperational and strategic requirements.
• Facilitate workshops toestablishrequirements and solution options to support the Portto develop Business cases and plans to deliver.
• Preparationand developmentof design briefs,cost plans,commissions,and specifications for work packages for development works, including investigations, architectural and structuraldesign,and construction, working with the Procurement Manager.
• Preparingscopesforengineeringworks, looking atoptions,costs, time, environmentalimpact,and risk assessments.
• Technically proficient and have a problem-solving mind.
• Adhere to/championthe Port's financial,procurement,projectand managementpolicies.
• Ensuring thatengineering solutionsadhere to current standards including health and safety requirements.
• Manage full compliance with CDM regulations including maintenance of all relevant documentation records.
• Engineeringsupporttothe Port'swith clearly defined plans andclearcommunication.
• Build working relationships between teams to ensure flexible working practices across the Port.
• Foster a culture of development where 'experts' share their knowledge and develop others.
• Proactively seek to develop your skills in line with the role requirements and changes inbest practice andtechnology.
• Other duties of a similar level as required.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Be alert to all possiblesafetyrisks, raising any concerns and reporting events through the Assurance Framework.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all relevant company Policies, Procedures and Local Work Instructions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Degree (or equivalentexperience) inan engineeringdiscipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation.
• Several years relevant postgraduate experience
• Methodical approach with attention to detail.
• Hands on approach to problem resolution.
• Delivery of alternative solutions and value engineering, enhancingthe Port'spositionin line with the business requirements.
• Be able to analyse complex problems and critically evaluate solutions.
• Be able to visualise and explaintechnicalsolutionsandtailoring the information to the level of the recipient.
• Strong decision-making skillsbut being aware of their technical limitations and knowing when to refer.
• Excellent communication skillsand stakeholder managementat all levels.
• Be able to categorise, prioritise,plan,and implementeffectively.
• Ensure that theEngineering plansare always communicated and understood by theoperational teams,project teams,and wider business.
• Beresponsible for theEngineeringbudgets and workwiththe Head of Engineering to setmultiyearbudgetsand deliver withinagreedbudgetarytolerances.
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Have(or be willing to develop)a comprehensive understanding of best practice and current standards within building and engineering.
• Experienceof change management and processes.
• Provenengineeringproject experience at office and site level.
• Significant experience managing multiple complexengineeringprojects andon occasionwithmultimillion-poundbudgets.
• Trackrecord of managing teams to successfully deliver complexengineering workthrough strong leadership and line management capability.
• Demonstrate leadingengineeringmanagementmethodology and leadership.
• Experience runninglarge scaleEngineeringprojects usingNECcontractsas the client.
• Good delegation andresourcemanagement skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• This jobmayinvolveoccasionallyworking out of hours.

Port of MilfordHaven
GorsewoodDrive
Hakin
Milford Haven
Pembrokeshire
SA73 3EP