Pre-Construction Engineer

Galliford Try Plc; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Pre-Construction Senior Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, particularly in water and wastewater project delivery. Responsibilities include managing design deliverables, aligning with clients, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and participation in significant construction projects. Join a team committed to innovation and employee wellbeing, fostering a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

High-quality training programs

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HND/HNC in a related Engineering discipline.
• A strong construction and engineering background in Water/Wastewater project delivery and design.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage Pre-Construction design deliverables.
• Align tender designs with client requirements.
• Conduct PCI gap analysis during pre-con stage.
• Coordinate operational inputs for Pre-con activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Construction and engineering background

Client-facing communication

Risk management

CDM (2015) compliance

Design management

Education

HND/HNC in related Engineering discipline

BEng/MEng preferred

Job description

Pre-Construction Senior Engineer – Environment (North and East West Yorkshire)

What you will be doing: An opportunity has arisen for a Pre‑Construction Senior Engineer to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Yorkshire area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the region. You will support the Pre‑Construction Engineering Manager to create a robust target cost, risk register, and outline delivery plan before we begin any work on site.

• Responsible for ensuring a robust Engineering Service Enquiry is drafted, reviewed and approved, detailing the required Pre‑Construction design deliverables in line with the requirements for each project and aligned with the Pre‑Construction Programme.
• Client‑facing, ensuring the tender designs align with the Client's requirements allowing design deliverables to successfully move through to the project delivery teams, ensuring smooth development into the client's design approval process.
• Apply CDM (2015) and principle of prevention and safety in design as Principal Designer, supported by the allocated design consultant.
• Ensure PCI gap analysis is carried out at the pre‑con stage, ensuring we have sufficient information and all parties have access to it during the project lifecycle.
• Coordinating all necessary Operational input required to assist the Pre‑con activities (e.g. delivery planning, programme, constructability, matrix engagement, etc).
• Ensure that the design considers cost/budget, Quality & buildability, Health & Safety and compliance with the Brief, regulations & standards, including Environmental and Sustainability requirements.
• Coordinate, challenge and optimise Civil and MEICA technical solutions, maintaining compliance with design and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the Design Management Plan (DMP) and Principal Designer Tool Kit are produced and developed throughout the pre‑con phase, updated and handed over from the Pre‑con team to the Operational team.
• Ensure thorough design scope (ESE) is consistently produced and our Engineering service (internal or external) provides the required quality of Pre‑con design deliverables in line with our programme requirements.
• Producing the Design Management Plan (DMP), Principal Designer Tool Kit and the implementation of the BIM execution plan which will be updated and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage a change control system that allows the Pre‑con team to stay ahead of change, assess impact quickly and be decisive around moving forward, recognising that a decent quick decision is better than a perfect one that is late!
• Ensure all key functions are involved in the design process (e.g. H&S, Quality, Environmental, etc) to confirm a robust final solution and effective delivery plan is in place before we move to site.
• Understand and implement Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies and Target.

About You

• You will have a minimum of a HND/HNC in a related Engineering discipline (BEng/MEng preferred).
• A strong construction and engineering background, preferably in Water / Wastewater project delivery and design.

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

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