Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer - Civil

The Corporation; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime organisation in the UK seeks a dedicated individual to manage the maintenance operations for historic lighthouses. This role involves contract negotiation and ensuring compliance with safety and planning requirements. Candidates should have a level 4 qualification in a relevant technical field, a NEBOSH CDM Certificate, and a full driving license. Experience in building maintenance and managing contractors is essential, as is a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing building contractors.
• Thorough knowledge of HSE requirements related to construction.
• Ability to work unsupervised in coastal areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing maintenance of 21 historic lighthouses.
• Draw up contract specifications for civil maintenance contracts.
• Act as the client when managing contractors on site.

Skills

Building maintenance management

Contract negotiation

HSE compliance understanding

Education

Level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline

NEBOSH CDM Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our field operations team. Based in Harwich, Essex, working predominantly across the East and South Coast of England, Gibraltar while sometime venturing to Wales, Cornwall, The Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and beyond within the UK, in some of the most awe-inspiring coastal locations. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining the UK's vital maritime safety assets while working alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and maritime professionals.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for managing the ongoing maintenance of an estate of 21 historic lighthouses and their associated cottages and out buildings, traveling to many coastal areas and offshore locations in support of the maritime Aids to Navigation.
The role will include the following tasks:
Draw up contract specifications and negotiate best value contracts for civil maintenance contracts.
Identify the technical suitability of contractors to carry out civil's work for Trinity House.
Ensure CDM Compliance for all necessary work.
Ensure all necessary planning and listed building consents are obtained.
Act as the Trinity House Client when managing contractors on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the agreed specification and quality.
Ensure that reports and returns are entered directly into the appropriate MMIS system.
Working with our Building Services team to ensure the estate asset reports and engineering standards are maintained to the highest level.

An experienced building maintenance practitioner able to work unsupervised, including in selecting and managing building contractors.
- Understanding of management information systems
- A thorough working knowledge of the HSE requirements as relating to the construction and building industries, in particular those relating to CDM.
Qualifications
- A level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH CDM Certificate
- Full driving licence

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.