Senior Lighthouse Maintenance Engineer - Civil

The Corporation; Tendring; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime organization in the UK seeks a dedicated individual for managing maintenance of historic lighthouses. The role involves contract negotiation, compliance with HSE requirements, and overseeing work quality. Candidates should possess relevant technical qualifications, experience in building maintenance, and a full driving license. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to maritime safety along the beautiful UK coastline.

Qualifications

• An experienced building maintenance practitioner able to work unsupervised.
• Thorough knowledge of HSE regulations and CDM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing maintenance of 21 historic lighthouses and associated buildings.
• Draw up contract specifications and negotiate maintenance contracts.
• Ensure compliance with CDM and obtain necessary consents.

Skills

Understanding of management information systems

Knowledge of HSE requirements related to construction

Ability to select and manage building contractors

Education

A level 4 qualification in a relevant technical discipline

NEBOSH CDM Certificate

Full driving license

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

• 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.