* Business Line: Consulting and Operations
* Service Line: OnM Operations
* Region: Europe and Africa
* Job Family: Technical Engineering
Company Description
Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 22,000 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people‑first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.
In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges – delivering climate‑responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.
The M25 is one of our Flagship projects in the UK! It is the most used part of the UK Strategic Road Network with it seeing over 200,000 vehicles per day and it’s a critical infrastructure asset for personal and goods vehicles into and around our capital. The network includes around 800 structures and 5 tunnels, so it requires high levels of performance, constant improvement and repairs to keep it operating smoothly.
We’ve formed a Joint Venture project called Connect Plus Services (CPS) to work with our partners to widen, operate and maintain the M25 under a 30-year contract until 2039
Job Description
Reports to: M&E Manager / Dartford Senior Engineer
CPS - M25 based at Dartford (preferable) or Leatherhead or South Mimms with travel within the M25 DBFO project area.
The role will be responsible for coordinating and managing design and construction activities across the two Dartford tunnels and QE2 Bridge. It will provide technical input to challenge and propose solutions for upcoming projects, including leading with method engineering reviews of design and framework subcontractors proposals. The working environment of the live operational tunnels and bridges provides multi‑layered complexity for which innovative solutions are to be sought as we strive to improve safety by design.
The role will support the CPS engineering team with design, design coordination, review Framework contractors’ proposals and manage external design consultants inline with the delivery priorities and programme.
The role will require the individual to be able to both partake in design/method workshops for specific scopes alongside a regular (weekly) construction site presence to act as the interface between the site construction works and the design & engineering teams. Whilst onsite the individual will be responsible for checking activity Control Plans, specification compliance, QA records, identify/raise NCRs and ensure Technical Queries (TQs) are raised, actioned and responded to with suitable solutions to support the project need.
Key Responsibilities
* Design coordinator across a range of secondary steelwork and M&E schemes.
* Understanding of construction tolerances and awareness of specification and other contract documents.
* Identify potential hazards onsite or in the planned construction methodology and proactively implement actions and controls.
* Manage design delivery, and review documentation from internal and external consultants.
* Prepare, raise or check temporary works briefs.
* Review and prepare methods of work for complex installations.
* Engage workforce to ensure design and engineering solutions are executed efficiently and safely onsite.
* Produce weekly programme and measure design progress against KPIs, forecast suitable design resources to meet the programme of works.
* Identify items of additional work and raise the necessary notifications.
* Monitor, review and check deliverables from external designers to ensure that designs are complete and compliant prior submission to National Highways through the review process.
* Manage external framework design suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes, scope, on time and to budget.
* Assist the wider design team in various structures and M&E improvement schemes.
* Support internal design resources within the design team to achieve agreed outcomes on time and to budget.
* Undertake and manage optioneering and feasibility of design solutions and preparation of whole life costing.
* Prepare and review contract documentation.
* Work with the Connect Plus Services (CPS) Asset Team to agree achievable asset management forward plans.
* Develop and agree briefs with the design team and design suppliers to cover scope, budget and programme, and obtain agreement from the asset head.
* Prepare and submit instructions to design suppliers.
* Ensure that all designs meet the quality standards required by the DBFO contract and CPS internal standards.
* Work with the Project Manager to lead internal reviews during the design phase to ensure timely and appropriate sign‑off.
* Act as key engineering interface between site operations at Dartford and the design & engineering team.
* Liaise with National Highways on technical issues and submissions.
* Liaise internally with other teams within Connect Plus (CP) and CPS as required.
* Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as highway authorities, planning authorities and statutory undertakers.
* Provide for the capture of learning and best practice from the project to share across the business.
* Deputise for line manager as required.
* Live the Connect Plus Services values.
* Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm, and Safety by Design.
* Ensure the Principal Designer and delegated duties are met under CDM.
* Support the delivery of the business’ sustainability activities.
* Attend relevant community forums to represent the Engineering Design team.
Required Qualifications
* Relevant vocational qualifications (MEng, MSc, BEng, BSc, HNC or HND).
* Membership of an appropriate professional institution beneficial (ICE, IET or IMechE).
* Knowledge of CDM and other H&S legislation.
* Broad understanding of basic engineering principles for bridge and tunnel construction.
* Broad knowledge of quality management.
Good to have
* Tunnels or bridge experience design or construction.
* Knowledge of National Highways standards.
* Experience in a design team and coordinating interfaces with other disciplines.
* Knowledge of the use of computer design applications.
* Consultation experience with National Highways, local councils, emergency services and key stakeholders.
* Broad skills, knowledge/understanding of other M&E related design areas.
* Licensed to drive in the UK or with reciprocal agreement.
Personal Attributes
* Project management and team building skills.
* Ability to develop relationships and engender trust at all levels of the Connect Plus Services organisation and with clients.
* Results driven – demonstrates a passion and excitement for work, tackles problems head‑on and works to resolve them without delay.
* Focus on excellence – willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations, continually searches for ways to add value and raise performance.
* Teamwork & collaboration – puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, proactively shares knowledge, ideas and expertise.
* Customer focus – dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, actively collects customer information for improvement.
* Operational excellence – plans and organizes work to achieve maximum safety and efficiency, delivers results consistently.
* Adaptability – learns quickly, adapts positively to changing business and customer demands, is energized by change, can multi‑task and prioritise.
Additional Information
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to and respected.
Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position.
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