Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager Rate: £75-£85 per hour, inside of IR35 Location: Capenhurst, Chester Duration: 12 months initially Urenco is seeking a Project Engineering Manager for its Group Projects department. The successful candidate will be based at any Urenco location and report to the Engineering Delivery Manager. This role requires SC security clearance, with DV clearance depending on the location and project assignment. The Project Engineering Manager will ensure that engineering resources and capabilities assigned to deliver capital projects are technically fit for purpose and meet statutory requirements. Responsibilities include developing and implementing engineering and design strategies, supplier selection and evaluation, and direct delivery of engineering/design scope for selected projects. The role involves managing multiple engineering disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions of high complexity and value. The candidate must be available for business travel to coordinate with other parts of Urenco, visit FEED/EPCM contractor offices, and supply chain partners. The purpose of this role is to ensure engineering resource and capability assigned to deliver capital projects are technically fit for purpose and meet the statutory requirements. Its remit stretches from project engineering and design strategies, through supplier selection and evaluation, to direct delivery of engineering/design scope for selected projects. The Project Engineering Manager combines solid generalist understanding of a wide range of engineering disciplines ensuring the management of multiple engineering disciplines which shall deliver integrated design solutions of high complexity and value. Develop and implement engineering/design strategies, suitable to deliver against Urenco Group projects objectives for assigned projects Ensures design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications and legislation Report on project technical scope performance against the baseline plan and stated benefits of the project Provide technical direction to supply chain for the negotiation of the purchase of any goods and/ or services Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure that all engineering works meet the quality and HSE requirements of the contract Ensures that design and construction reviews, are carried out in accordance with Urenco and customer procedures Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure adequate resources, in terms of quality and quantity are available to ensure efficient and timely execution of construction activities in line with the schedule Works within the time schedules, man-hour budgets, project policies, and specifications established for the project or contract Ensure that the technical team and any 3rd party technical contractors adhere to the overall project quality plan provided by the project manager throughout the project lifecycle Ensure that all identified contractors are suitably pre-qualified/ assured for the delivery of the project Ensure that the technical team and any 3rd party technical contractors are suitably qualified and experienced for the designated task or role Delivery of Engineering/Design solutions Delivery of engineering/design solutions to meet project safety, cost, schedule and business benefits objectives Identify the technical deliverables, based on the scope agreed by the Project Manager, and use these as a basis to assist in the provision the project estimates and project execution plan Provide the technical support to the project manager to ensure that the project will deliver the required benefits and is fit for purpose Ensure that all technical scope change is agreed with the project manager prior to implementation through the life of the project Work with the project planner to agree technical team resource requirements and milestones and to monitor progress against them Provide technical support to the cost estimator to allow the generation of estimates at project commencement and for any potential scope change Education and qualifications Degree in a relevant engineering discipline Professional qualification e.g. (Professional Engineer PE), (CEng), (EUR ING) Project Management Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI Dual use and Export Control Classification Officer Please be aware that this contract position is subject to passing: • Security Clearance • Medical, drug and alcohol tests Still curious? 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