1657MARG Building Architectural CEL Based in our Bristol or London office with hybrid working available PAYE £513.42 or £712.57 Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview Integrated in the site building team within the Technical Directorate (TD) the role consists in overseeing and managing the design of the SZC2203 and the SZC2205 contract buildings. This includes: • HUC – Emergency Response Centre (HUM/HUD/HUC) • HHE – Back-up Emergency Equipment Store • HUA – Main Access Control Building • HZC – Chemical Products Storage • HZG – Oil and Grease Storage • HUT – Off-Site Delivery Checkpoint • HUB – Outage Access Control Building • HHW/HHD/HSM/HHL – Slabs The primary role of the Contract Engineering Lead (CEL) will be to manage the delivery of design of the SZC2203/SZC2205 contract buildings scope, to time, quality, safety and scope, and will be accountable for the assuming the technical management and day-to-day management of the scope, planning of the scope and proposing risk mitigation measures. The purpose of the role is to manage the design of these contract buildings from basic design to detailed design, with the support of an external designer and SZC2203/2205 project team including building leads, mechanical lead, electrical lead, CDM Advisor, Nuclear Safety Lead and Architect. Principal Accountabilities Reporting in the DDM Site Buildings Team Manager, the Contract Engineering Lead is part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and is a representative of the SZC Design Delivery Management team. The Contract Engineering Lead is the principal point of contact for the SZ2203/2205 contract within the design delivery management team. The Contract Engineering Lead shall act as Responsible Designer for this contract. The role is responsible for: · Supporting the development of SZ2203/2205 engineering design delivery strategies; · Ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders, · Managing the authoring Scope of Works documentation for Contract Partner(s), · Managing the preparation and development of the Technical Specifications for the design studies, · Coordinating the technical assessment of contracts prior to signature of contract, · Providing technical management of the Contract(s), including being the primary point of contact for the civil programme project managers. · Coordinating engineering design activities performed by the different Contract Partners in parallel work streams, · Providing technical support and information to the Contract Partner(s) where required, · Managing the surveillance of the Contract Partner(s) detailed design work, in conjunction with SZC’s technical management, in accordance with project processes. · Ensuring consistency of Contract Partner(s) deliverables with the contract technical specifications and ensuring Safety and UK Context requirements are taken into account in design activities · Ensuring effective configuration control process are in place and are implemented, · Managing the resolution of transverse (multi-programme) engineering issues or risks; · Ensuring that the Contract Partner(s) schedules and milestones are consistent with global SZ2203/2205 schedule. · Ensuring that the Contract Partner(s) List of Deliverables (LoD) are consistent with the agreed schedule(s) and to ensure the Contract Partner is delivering design output in accordance with the agreed schedule and the LoD. · Agree and accept the Contract Partner Design Schedule on behalf of SZC, · Provide and coordinate engineering design gateway requirements and reviews, · Coordinate Constructability Reviews prior to the Readiness Review and formal transfer to the Joint Delivery Office (JDO) team, · Manage the coordinate and consolidate comments provided by all the Stakeholders during the deliverables review process, · Facilitate optimisation of the design via modifications, trends and changes from feedback across the project, · Lead discussions with the Contract Partner, providing support to the SZC Project manager with early warning and compensation events, reviewing project change requests and provide support to the commercial lead for cost and schedule impact assessment and negotiation, · Ensure perceived risks and trends are recorded and appropriately managed, · Ensure effective tracking, mitigation and closure of open points, · Manage all technical interfaces · Liaise with the SZC Project Manager for any variation of scope out of delegation provided by the SZC Project Manager, · Establish and provide regular updates to the contract risk register, The Contract Engineering Lead will be supported by SZC specialists for the technical disciplines and particular UK Context issues (e.g. CDM requirements). As a technical lead in their discipline: Provide some support to other building coordinators on their core discipline, Contribute to the buildings specification, perform surveillance, provide technical advice on their core disciplines. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential · Experienced in managing the design to meet nuclear safety and/or security requirements. · Experience of designing facilities to withstand internal and external hazards and to meet security operational requirements. · Experience in design management and coordination on large multi-discipline infrastructure projects. · Experience in nuclear industry appreciated. · Awareness of the nuclear safety related constraints · Solid Technical knowledge of building design and construction · Excellent knowledge of engineering procedures especially RIBA plan of work 2013, or equivalent. · Experienced in buildings standards and engineering procedures in the UK. · Accuracy, tenacity, diplomacy, results-oriented, leadership. · Acknowledged organisational skills including the ability to delegate. · Ability to work independently and be proactive. · Excellent communication/interpersonal skills. · Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. · Languages : English (priority), French (appreciated) · Strong IT skills and proficiency in engineering software packages. Desirable · Knowledge of or experience of qualifying equipment to meet internal and external hazard requirements. · Experience or knowledge of products for high security environments · Project lifecycle experience including design, qualification, manufacturing, construction, commissioning or site-based operations. · Experience of working within a highly regulated environment. · Knowledge/experience of design activities related to the Conventional industry (RIBA, BSRIA) · Previous demonstrable project management experience Qualifications & Experience Essential · Degree qualified or equivalent in civil/structural/architect/process/mechanical Engineering discipline. · Good knowledge of UK Nuclear Regulations and legislation. · National Security Vetting, Counter Terrorism Check (NSV CTC). Desirable · Chartership appreciated. · A basic understanding of EPR design and the nuclear fuel cycle is beneficial. · Knowledge of UK Building Regulations.