Pre-Construction Engineer

​Position Description:

• The GME Pre Construction Team, are seeking a highly motivated and engaged Pre-Construction Engineer to support our growing Pre-Construction Team, within the wider Infrastructure Department.

• Involved in all aspects of Manufacturing sites development, from 'New Build - Major Projects' to Refurbishments to minor works.

• You will assist in developing these new proposals, design concepts and programmes from Strategic Intent (RIBA Stage 0 - 3), through the full project lifecycle to commissioning and Handover.

• There will be a need to interface with a number of internal and external stakeholders, including all aspects of Health and Safety, Project Managers, Contractors and all relevant departments to deliver Projects in line with all KPIs.

• This role is a key position in the delivery of GME's core strategic pre-construction works.

• However, knowledge of the full spectrum of delivery, from Feasibility, Procurement, Manufacture, Delivery, installation, commissioning and handover is required to understand the key interactions.

Skills Required:

• Awareness of infrastructure / construction process (RIBA Stages).

• Project management and stakeholder management to cost, quality, programme.

• Experience in pre-construction design, cost estimation, planning. Feasibility studies.

• H&S awareness for construction. CDM Regulations.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support creation of feasibility studies with a focus on health and safety.

• Being able to plan future projects, including design works and cost management.

• Complete all Infrastructure planning works in line with the relevant Health and Safety controls i.e., compliance with CDM. Support the delivery teams with pre-construction information as required.

• Awareness of Vehicle Manufacturing Processes and associated infrastructure needs is preferred but not essential. Influencing and presenting to Senior leadership and board level.

• Ability to be challenged, react to it positively and articulate rationale. Scope / Change management. Robust management of cost / timing / quality. Knowledge on Risks & Opportunities management.

Experience Required:

• Multiskilled and rounded delivery Engineer, the successful candidate will have a bias regarding historic discipline, please identify this within your CV submission, i.e. trade associations, prof bodies, competency certs etc.

• Previous experience and strong background of Infrastructure works from conception through to delivery and completion.

• Experience in pre-construction, design, planning, cost estimation and feasibility studies.

• Knowledge in contractor management and site installations, to deliver benchmark Site Safety performance.

• Clear understanding of site safety, and Safety legislation (CDM 2015 Reg etc) Excellent knowledge of building, constriction and infrastructure methods, materials and skills requirements.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams to deliver against tight timescales and budgets.

• Knowledge and experience of supporting the development and costing of proposals, right through to delivery and final project completion.

Experience Preferred:

• Relevant degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred (but not essential) in infrastructure fields such as: Building Surveying, Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical, Infrastructure, utilities