Assistant Engineering Manager

Carmichael UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodge allowance

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join a major redevelopment programme at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.

This role supports engineering delivery, technical assurance, design management and coordination on a live, highly regulated project, with 45 hours per week and pay of £47.77–£54.45 per hour (PAYE/Umbrella). Lodge allowance available for candidates living more than 50 miles from site.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent (HND).
• Chartered Engineer status (MICE) preferred.
• CSCS card required.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Approximately 10 years in construction.
• Experience in a design environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering delivery and technical assurance across complex construction works.
• Review and manage technical risks from design through to construction.
• Promote Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Coordinate digital engineering and information management (BIM, ISO 19650, CDE).
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development within the team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering management

Contract knowledge

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MICE)

Job description

Assistant Engineering Manager – Devonport, Plymouth

Location: Devonport, Plymouth

Rate: £47.77 – £54.45 per hour PAYE Umbrella

IR35: Inside IR35

Hours: 45 hours per week, 07:30 – 17:00

Lodge: Lodge allowance available for candidates residing over 50 miles from site

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join a major redevelopment programme at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically complex project within a live, highly regulated environment, supporting the Engineering Manager with engineering delivery, technical assurance, design management and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering delivery and technical assurance across complex construction works.
• Review and manage technical risks from design through to construction.
• Promote strong Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Review engineering deliverables, programmes and assurance requirements.
• Coordinate digital engineering and information management, including BIM, ISO 19650 and CDE processes.
• Ensure buildability and construction methodology are considered throughout the design process.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines across complex and operational areas.
• Support design agreements, responsibility matrices, risk allocation and contract reviews.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development within the team.

About You

• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent.
• Appropriate professional-level CSCS card.
• Approximately 10 years' construction industry experience.
• Previous experience at Design Manager, Agent or similar level.
• Strong technical leadership and engineering management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of construction delivery and forms of contract.
• Chartered Engineer status, MICE or equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• Previous experience working within a design environment.

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the Devonport site, BPSS security clearance is required, with the clearance process potentially taking up to eight weeks. Eligibility for positions may also be affected by nationality, place of birth, current or former citizenship and residency history.