Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Engineering Manager for their significant project at Hinkley Point C. The role involves overseeing engineering management during pre-construction and project support. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of engineering systems and exhibit excellent communication and organizational abilities. This position offers a permanent, full-time contract based in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits tailored to individual needs

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of Engineering Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for meetings, presentations, and training.
• An analytical mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with one of the UK's largest construction projects.
• Manage Engineering Management in Pre-construction and Project support.
• Serve as the first contact for client technical queries.
• Ensure works are installed to quality requirements.
• Build relationships across the division and supply chain.

Skills

Engineering Management Systems

Communication and collaboration skills

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Business Intelligence reporting

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to join our KierBam JV project at Hinkley Point C based in Bridgwater, Somerset. KierBam is a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall.

Location: Site based, Bridgwater, Somerset

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

What will you be responsible for?

As an Engineering Manager, you'll assist with one of the UK's largest construction projects. You will report to the Project Director and oversee Engineering Management in Pre-construction and Project support.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Tenders and ECI - early involvement; temporary works design/advice.
• Technical Lead for client contact and liaison; ECI; tender optioneering; design meetings; site teams (permanent and temporary works); CDM and HSQE; junior engineer training. Also, serving as the first contact for client technical queries and site team support.
• Required knowledge includes: design delivery process; project management process; company procedures and relevant legislation; design standards; BIM methods; commercial and risk awareness; contract forms.
• Quality Management - ensuring works are installed to quality requirements, preventing re-work, and evidencing compliance.
• People Management - building relationships across the division and supply chain; representing the company externally; conducting site audits; inspecting engineering and design compliance; providing coaching and training.

What are we looking for?

This role is suitable if you have:

• Practical knowledge of Engineering Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for meetings, presentations, and training.
• An analytical mindset with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence reporting; passion for Continual Improvement and Customer Satisfaction.

We value potential and transferable skills, so even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and discuss further.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to individual needs. More information is available here.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our policies, and we invite applications from all qualified candidates. Our D&I action plan is available here.

We ensure fair treatment for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and conduct necessary checks, including Basic Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier