Project Engineering Manager

AECOM; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Job description

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Company Description

"Empower the Future of Nuclear: Lead Projects with Precision and Purpose!"

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

"Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the nuclear industry by fostering key relationships and driving innovative solutions?"

We are seeking to enhance our technical capabilities and recruit an Engineering Manager for our Westlakes Office. You should have the strategic technical delivery mindset required to successfully undertake this role. In this critical delivery role, you will be the first point of contact with the client and provide the technical leadership to the project engineering team.

Here's what you'll do:

Engineering Management:

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and implement effective engineering management processes to guide project delivery.

Project Delivery:

• Manage the design aspects of projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for technical and engineering aspects, representing AECOM effectively.

Technical Oversight:

• Ensure engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analyses) comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Undertake technical checks of design deliverables in collaboration with discipline leads and ensure alignment with company, project, and client specifications.

Team Collaboration:

• Serve as a key team player in integrated, multi-disciplinary project delivery teams, promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Lead technical briefings and inspire team alignment on project objectives.

Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with a client-focused approach to design and project delivery.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Resource Management:

• Provide accurate estimates and forecasts for engineering resources to meet project needs.
• Monitor team budgets and resourcing requirements to achieve financial and program targets.

Industry Standards and Safety:

• Apply European and American Engineering Standards where applicable and stay updated with industry best practices.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the safety case process in highly regulated environments and implement safety considerations into engineering practices.

Systems Engineering:

• Utilise a solid understanding of Systems Engineering processes to support all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Make informed decisions even in the face of limited or contradictory information.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay current with advancements in engineering and project management practices, introducing improvements to enhance team efficiency and output quality.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in engineering management on high-profile projects including the management of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in effectively managing the design elements of projects on time and on budget with quality, meeting client expectations.
• Ability to establish and implement an effective engineering management process throughout the lifecycle of projects with the ability to clearly brief and lead the engineering teams.
• Ensure that engineering deliverables (e.g., drawings, specifications, analysis) comply with applicable regulations, standards, corporate procedures, and sound engineering practices.
• A results-driven motivated individual with a client-focused approach to design and project delivery. Able to prepare and deliver technical detail internally and to clients.
• Ability to provide estimates and forecasts for engineering resources.
• Technical quality of deliverables - undertaking checks of design deliverables working with the discipline leads (where required) in accordance with company/project/client procedures and specifications.
• Understanding of design principles and ability to apply them.
• Have a working knowledge of Engineering European and American Standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Qualifications / requirements

• Engineering Degree, or equivalent, at Masters or PhD level.
• Chartered in your profession.

You will also be self-motivated with an ability to work both autonomously where required, with a strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn, and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline-driven team environment.

Security Clearance

Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance at AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited.

Application Support

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!