Order Ref: 38368

Position Title: Facilities Development and Construction Engineer

Duration: 7 Month Rolling Contract

Location: Whitley

Division: Engineering Operations

Position Description:

• Facilities Development and Construction Lead Engineer
• The successful candidate will be responsible for transitioning a defined area of our 3-5 year facility strategy plan into delivery and handover for use.
• This will involve the gathering of internal customer requirements, supporting investment processes, specifying facilities and equipment, tendering to the marketplace and delivering into both existing and new test facilities.
• Quality is at the forefront of all our activities; candidates with personal drive to challenge the norm and operate with a quality first mind-set will be essential.
• The candidate filling the Lead Project Engineer role will be expected to work with a degree of autonomy, utilising delivery processes to ensure robust execution.
• It is envisaged the Lead Project Engineer may lead a small team of Project Engineers to support delivery.
• Projects typically range in value from £10k to £30m+.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Powertrain / Propulsion test systems, rigs and facilities.
• Project management & delivery experience. 3 years min.
• Experience of developing and delivering technical products / solutions in an engineering environment.

Experience Required:

• Educated to Degree level in a systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field.
• Experience in design and delivery of Powertrain / Propulsion test facilities

Experience Preferred:

• Coordination of multifunctional teams Working / advanced level with MS office (including Project) tools
• Knowledge of test automation / simulation systems and tools
• Experience in technical construction projects - initiation through to design and delivery