Pre-Construction Buildability – Project Engineer

We are currently looking to hire an experienced construction professional to join our Engineering team.  Reporting to the Pre-Construction Buildability Manager youwill work on a new prestigious contract Sir Robert McAlpine have secured to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase of the project includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works. This role will help the project develop construction methods that are practical, effective, efficient, economic and safe. Initially this role will be based between Reading and Bristol then will move to Bridgwater, Somerset early 2025.

This is a new team within the business and the dedicated resource to the projects is proving invaluable to reducing safety, construction and commercial risks. The goal is to grow the team across the business so its a great role to gain progression.

Why join us?

Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the Wales Millennium centre, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.

By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 155-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Pre-Construction Buildability – Project Engineer

As the Pre-Construction Buildability – Project Engineer youwill be responsible for providing support to the Engineeringteam. In particular:

• Review and input to the constructability of the permanent design.
• Draw up the structural works execution strategy.
• Draw up a preparation schedule for Methods and Plant.
• Participate in technical/price studies for different construction solutions for the structure.
• Set the execution methods (methods sequencing, operating procedures, phasing, cycles) in line with the Programme and the Quality-Safety-Environment rules.
• Carry out studies regarding site installations and the lifting equipment working closely with the lifting team.
• Determine all plant resources needed for steelwork erection, cladding installation, M&E Logistical movements and safety.
• Provide monitoring and inspection of manufacturers of special plant/equipment: consultation, ordering, checking the calculation notes and fabrication drawings, acceptance in factory, dummy assembly, packaging.
• Manage the Methods technicians/engineers and draughtsperson.
• Monitor studies of technical risks (Methods) of the project.

Your profile

• Engineering Degree qualified and have a construction engineering industry related Professional membership (e.g ICE, IStructE, MCIOB, etc)
• Experience of working on large construction projects £100mil +
• Knowledge of the full Microsoft office suite 
• Autocad skills to review or sketch designs preferred – but ability to pick up software with training quickly.
• Coordination and negotiation skills
• Technical knowledge and commercially minded
• Methodical, have authority, tenacious and have a sense of responsibility.
• Business Capabilities include: Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Decision Making, Influencing & Negotiation, Interpersonal Ability, Planning & Organising, Technology & Process, Verbal Communication & Written Communication

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer, even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Especially if you're part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team