Designated Project Engineer

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in June subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Manage all engineering and development assurance activities so that they result in schemes that are affordable, and that meet programme requirements in a safe and environmentally responsible manner for time, cost and quality.
• Manage the engineering assurance process considering safety, reliability, operational capacity modelling, maintainability, ease of construction, and environmental/whole life issues. Engineering excellence is to be supported by:
• Review compliance with appropriate standards. (NR/L2/CIV/003, NR/L3/CIV/0063 etc)
• Use risk ID and evaluation methods (e.g. HAZOP, QRA etc.), as suitable, to evaluate and compare options.
• Monitor that Designers and assurers are up to date via training, briefings etc. Confirm whether strict change control is maintained on scope development; evaluate cost, time and performance impacts in conjunction with development management.
• Assist the customer/client in the development of the selected single option.
• Assure and lead (or undertake where applicable) the preparation of the full engineering assurance   package required for commencement of the detailed design and participate in answering clarifications/queries as needed.
• Support the Principal Designer in all associated duties and carry out or monitor cross-discipline engineering checks of all relevant aspects of the proposal.
• Carry out independent checking of safety critical design documentation.
• Carry out engineering verifications.
• Manage the engineering interfaces of allocated proposals with concurrent work in other disciplines.
• Act as or liaise with the appropriate Project Engineer so that method statements for site works and surveys are produced and approved to the required standards.
• Assure whether contractors’ design, construction and specialist personnel are competent.

You’ll need to have:

• Shall preferably be a Chartered Engineer, or an Engineer with HNC/HND or equivalent and 10 years general relevant experience.
• Able to undertake the NR/L2/RSE/02009 roles of contractors engineering manager (CEM) or equivalent.
• Able to undertake the NR/L2/RSE/02009 role of designated project engineer (DPE).
• Able to undertake the NR/L2/RSE/02009 role of project engineer (PE).
• Shall have a sound understanding of the construction, design and management (CDM) 2015 regulations, specifically the requirements associated with Asset protection on third party, major and minor projects, always with the customer in mind. 
• Shall have a sound understanding of network rail's requirements regarding the Risk Assessment process.
• Co-ordination of work with other contractors and network rail.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. 

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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