Principal Engineering Manager

Working here isnt just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and well reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Principal Engineering Manager to join our UK design team. As a Principal Engineering Manager you will be responsible for will be responsible for the management and leadership of a design team including project financial responsibility

The position is required to support our expanding Water Utilities workload and will typically involve providing designs for water and wastewater; infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This will include design delivery at all stages, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed designs for construction, and commissioning. The specific role is required primarily to support our Severn Trent, United Utilities and Northumbrian Water frameworks however there will be ample opportunities to work on other projects and frameworks throughout the UK for a variety of clients.

This is a permanent position and will be of a hybrid nature ideally based in or around our Shelton office however, we are open to receiving applications from candidates from across the UK to be based at one of our other regional offices or on a remote basis.

What will your day look like

• A technical expert providing design guidance, support, and challenge.
• Ability to identify the scope of projects and incorporate them into a priced programme of work.
• Deliver all design aspects across the project lifecycle to time, cost and quality metrics.
• Act as the single point of contact for projects.
• Provide guidance on best methods and practice to meet technical and project requirements.
• Scope plan and manage effective all project design requirements.
• Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM and other appropriate regulations.
• Liaise with Clients on technical matters and maintain a strong working relationship.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding project matters and provide technical reports, permits, responses to queries etc. as required by the project.
• Assess tender and project requirements and prepare fee estimates.
• Project administration reporting to line management including monitoring structural design programme delivery, resources, and budgets.
• Lead and inspire team members to deliver first class project performance.

About you

• Bachelor or masters degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer (C.Eng, I.Eng) or working towards or experience equivalent to relevant competency requirements.
• Preferable to have previous people/line management experience.
• Strong management and co-ordination skills
• Problem solving and technical realisation skills.
• Sound knowledge including statutory processes and technical standards.
• Knowledge of current H&S legislation and the CDM Regulations
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment

Whats in it for you

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But thats not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesnt fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.

We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us

We design, build and maintain the UKs utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water

We are an equal opportunities employer...

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, were making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next...

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.

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Location: West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 10/28/2024