Job Purpose The Project Engineering Manager leads a team of civil engineers who provide design and engineering management services to all markets and technologies within the RES Group, with a focus on adding value and managing risk to the business.The Project Engineering Manager ensures that the team provides high quality and effective support to BESS (battery energy storage system), solar, wind and green hydrogen teams in the following areas: Preliminary engineering and assessment, including layout design, during the development phase of projectsManagement and coordination of both civil and multi-disciplinary design and engineering activities during the detailed design stages of construction projectsProduction of contract technical information (eg technical specifications) and review of associated third-party design compliance.Coordination of engineering governance and technical solutions across different RES markets to maintain a holistic and consistent approach to promoting best practiceSafety in design, including leading and coordinating RES' responsibilities as Principal Designer, in accordance with the CDM Regulations (or as appropriate for national equivalent legislation)Leadership in areas of continuous improvement and application of innovative capabilities and technologies The Project Engineering Manager performs both project work and management activities.
This will include all types of activities undertaken by the Project Engineering Manager's team, with particular focus on areas such as detailed design management and continuous improvement, where experience and technical competence are of particular value.
Organizational ContextThe Project Engineering Manager reports to the Head of Civil Engineering, who manages wider Group Civil Engineering team, which additionally performs detailed civil design and assessment services across RES Group.
The Group Civil Engineering team forms part of the Group Engineering Department and supports all RES Regional Businesses across all phases of low carbon projects.
In a changing global market RES needs to achieve cost parity with conventional generation and fuel growth of renewable energy.
We have a role to ensure effective knowledge sharing across the RES Group and to reduce cost through innovative engineering solutions that achieve a balance between risk and cost.
The department also has a key role in supporting RES to diversify into new markets and technologies.
In support of the above, the Project Engineering Manager focuses on design management and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Key Accountabilities The Project Engineering Manager must:Lead a team of civil engineers delivering design and engineering management activities to meet the safety, quality, cost and programme requirements of projects and the wider businessEnsure that team capabilities and resources are managed to meet the business needsEnsure that the team maintains a thorough appreciation of technology as applied to RES projects through appropriate training and experienceDevelop and maintain the team management systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with the business needsProvide risk mitigation to support effective management of risk exposure across the RES GroupCoordinate best practice across markets and business units in the RES Group Knowledge you will need Sound knowledge of civil engineering principles and their application to the renewable energy sectorThorough appreciation of renewable energy technologies and their application to RES projectsWorking knowledge of relevant standards and regulationsUnderstanding of cross-functional project requirements and prioritiesKnowledge of UK CDM Regulations Skills you will need Leadership and management of people and processesProject and multidisciplinary design management of complex project interfacesCommercial awareness relating to contract compliance, cost control and relative value of engineering solutionsGood time management skills to balance prioritiesPresentation skills to technical and non-technical audiences Experience you will need Management and development of staff within a similar organisational structureManagement of health and safety working practices and risk mitigation in designDesign coordination and design application for renewable energy projectsDevelopment and implementation of new processes and technologyPractical application of engineering knowledge to civil engineering projects Qualifications you need Honours degree in an engineering discipline or related subjectChartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil Engineers (preference)