Description
We are currently looking for an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to join our team as a Design Manager and help lead some of our exciting UK and international engineering projects.
The role will require good knowledge and understanding of multi-disciplinary project delivery as well as management of technical design teams and contractual, programme and financial performance of projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Taking ownership for the successful delivery of airfield civil engineering projects;
- Managing and coordinating design teams, and effectively communicating with all parties;
- Identifying and managing design risks;
- Planning and monitoring the performance of projects throughout the project lifecycle;
- Ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved to cost/quality/time targets;
- Providing a Check/Review role for technical work to meet WSPs quality management requirements.
- Acting as a role model, line manager and mentor for other staff within the Airfield Engineering team.
- Championing excellent health and safety practice, including safety in design, site visit safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
- Responding to client directions in a professional and customer focused manner and to develop and maintain relationships with clients, peers and others who are influential in providing future business.
Requirements:
- A University degree relevant to civil engineering, construction, design or related discipline
- Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.
- Experience of large, technically complex multi-disciplinary airfield civil engineering projects.
- Understanding of both the needs of the client and the business when delivering a major project with a focus on achieving margin and contract compliance.
- Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (i.e. NEC) and processes is preferable but not essential;
- Excellent communication skills
- Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues and be able to demonstrate a time when you’ve managed to do this successfully to solve complex problems.