Chief Engineer  

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We are currently looking to hire an experienced Senior/Chief Engineer to join our Infrastructure team based in Sellafield on the LSS1 Project within the 15-year KDP8 framework.  

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Why join us? 

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In over 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. 

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Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. 

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The Chief Engineer role: 

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Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be a strong leader who can manage a team of engineers, works staff and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest possible standard of safety and performance.  

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• You'll ensure the works are technically compliant with the contract documents and construction issue, specifications and drawings.  
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• Monitoring the programme and asses' potential areas of risk and opportunity daily covering the design, procurement and construction activities 
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• Develop temporary Works proposals and implementation 
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• You will maintain an excellent relationship with the client team. 
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• You will set long and short-term project goals  
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• You will ensure the project stays within time and budgetary restraints 
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• You will overseeing the full construction engineering process 
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Your profile: 

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Essential 

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• Strong Leadership skills 
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• Collaborative nature with good team working skills 
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• Ability to manage, coordinate, and mentor engineering and construction staff 
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• Leading the site team. Trades and sub-contractors to always maintain the highest possible standard of safety performance, being an advocate of all health, safety, and well-being aspects, and ensuring safety is the number one priority of all members of the team 
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• Experience delivering multi-million-pound nuclear projects or projects in similarly regulated environments. 
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• Ensuring the works are technically compliant with the contract documents and construction issue specifications and drawings, and that all required and relevant inspections are undertaken 
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• Proven technical, engineering background, with a broad portfolio of experience in Bulk Earthworks, Reinforced concrete, Underground Service construction experience 
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• Good knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards 
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• Ensuring client and external body satisfaction with construction process and end product 
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• Ability to manage and be responsible for production and maintenance of a project programme covering the design, procurement, and construction activities. This will typically be through working with the planning team 
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• Clear and detail knowledge of NEC4 Contracts and the management of the contract 
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• Ability to prepare, input on internal and external reports pertaining to project status 
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• Identifying, investigating, and taking advantage of any opportunities 
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• Analysing, managing, and mitigating risks 
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• A strong understanding of collaboration and the need to develop internal and external relationships, with proven people management skills 
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• Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS 
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• Current and valid CSCS Card 
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• Full Driving Licence 
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Desirable 

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• Major Project Experience 
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• Familiar with the T minus 12-week Work Package planning process & executing works in a Nuclear regulated environment 
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• Familiar with Nuclear quality standards for tolerances & grading for works 
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• Familiar with SLP's & Contractor site standards for Sellafield site 
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• Degree Qualified in a Construction related degree 
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• Temporary Works Coordinator experience 
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• Ability to communicate with client representatives, site team and operatives 
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• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion 
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• Knowledge of planning software  
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Rewards 

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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. 

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

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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. 

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