Design & Delivery Lead Technician
Full time, 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered).
Permanent position.
Location: Cramlington, Northumberland.
Salary: up to £57,700 per year (depending on experience).
About the Role
As part of the Integrated Design and Delivery team, the Lead Technician liaises with Capital Project stakeholders, Project Managers and the Engineering department to determine the best technical and Totex solution to resolve an issue. You will plan the procurement and delivery of the solution, supervise contractors and sub‑contractors, commission new assets, and ensure all relevant asset records and documents are updated as per the NWL document requirement list.
You will also support the technical development and training of the Design and Delivery Technicians through on‑the‑job coaching, mentoring and direction. You may mentor an apprentice or a junior member of the team.
You will be responsible for mobilising contractors to ensure they follow strict health, safety and wellbeing guidelines, including reviewing risk assessments and checking competencies. You will ensure the contractor site is set up in full compliance with CDM regulations, including producing and sharing the required legal documentation.
You will manage the weekly works programme, ensuring that both the business and the installation service provider have visibility of forward activity levels. You will manage internal and external resources so that adequate materials, equipment and plant are available to deliver projects and schemes.
About You
Proven track record in supervising contractors and construction activities, including civil and MEICA activities.
Comprehensive knowledge of CDM and the required documentation, with a proven track record in managing health, safety and wellbeing, including reviewing contractor risk assessments and giving instruction to colleagues and contractors.
Ability to provide practical input into designs produced by colleagues or supply chain framework partners, and to assess contractor documentation to identify risks, implement control measures and communicate clearly to others.
Excellent communication skills, able to engage with multiple stakeholders, customers and colleagues, and to motivate and support the team.
Full UK driving licence, CITB SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, First Aid training and National Water Hygiene accreditation.
DBS checking will be required prior to employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work. All applications are welcome and encouraged to achieve a diverse workforce.
Candidate DBS checks will be performed. Certain applications may be considered ineligible based on unspent convictions where safety is concerned.
Our Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Option to buy or sell holidays.
* Company pension scheme with a double match of your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
* Free access to local attractions.
* Discount scheme with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
* ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family.
* Support with sustainable travel via salary sacrifice cars and cycle to work scheme.
* Financial wellbeing support – community savings scheme, financial education, low‑cost loans through Salary Finance, 4x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
* Development opportunities – interest‑free qualification loan and funding for relevant professional body subscriptions.
Additional Information
This role is safety or security critical and requires a drug and alcohol test after an offer but prior to the start date. Failure to pass the test may result in the offer being revoked.
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