Role: Senior Engineer Location:Plymouth Duration:6 months Inside IR35Senior Engineer (Highways)Job Purpose
To manage the design development and delivery of highway engineering work packages associated with the 5 Basin berthing requirements for Astute Class submarines at 5 Basin East Wall Centre and South. The Senior Engineer (Highways) is accountable to the 5 Basin Design Manager (Integration) for the management of the design development of highway packages for quality, output in accordance with scope, schedule, and cost.
ResponsibilitiesManage one or more technical design packages as assigned by the Design Manager (Integration), agreeing project related objectives, managing designer performance, and making appropriate technical management responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice as per discipline.Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget.Assist the Design Manager (Integration) to ensure effective Quality Management Arrangements via compliance with Business Management System and Technical Manual.Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.Ensure that contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment.Ensure design information is articulated to the Design Manager (Integration) to enable appropriate justification of the engineering / activities within the Facility Safety Case.Liaise with Engineering Services Technical Authority to ensure that Relevant Good Practice is employed.What do I need to do the role? Essential:
- Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience
- Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status)
- Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types
- Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities
- Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines
Desirable:
- Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council
- Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects
What else do I need to know?
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.
