Construction Engineer

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Location: Site based (Regional, 2-3 days per week), office duties can be performed from home. Periodic visits to London office may be required.

Contract duration: initial 12 months contract, potential further extensions. Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella)

Project info: EV Charging Programme

Recruitment Partner: Airswift

Account Manager: Ryan Kirkpatrick

Role synopsis

We have externally committed to be a proactive leader and participant of the energy transition, aiming to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner. One of our key metrics underpinning this aim is to build out an integrated electrification business in key regions globally across key user cases. A major component of that business is rolling out an EV network of at least 70,000 operated chargers by 2030 - this is an integral part of our transition from an International Oil Company to an Integrated Energy Company.

This is a fast-moving space in the energy transition, and we have a prime position to win in key markets globally - through installing EVC's at retail forecourts, working with demand partners to build EV charging hubs or partnering with some of the best companies in the world to go faster. Our mission is to create the fastest and most convenient charger network in the markets we operate in.

This is an opportunity to join a business with an envious position in a fast-growing business, and ultimately help enable more people to transition to electric vehicles. You will not just be part of the biggest change in the automotive industry for a century - you will be at the forefront of it as we shape the EV charging market in key regions.

The Construction Engineer role plays a key part in the EV roll out through oversight and verification of the construction & commissioning activity performed by the contractor/sub-contractors appointed. The role will also act as the SPA for front line technical query support to the installation contractors to support timely quality and schedule delivery and ensure that HSSE and quality expectations are implemented in line with our policies and the project HSSE Plan / Quality Management Plan.

Success is contributing to the fast-paced role out of this unique charging solution, through quality design solutions whilst facing the challenges of complex brownfield and greenfield sites.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as the company representative for delivery of the site construction / commissioning activities
• Act as the SPA for all Technical Queries in support of quality resolution of issues through site activity
• Accountable for safe, compliant delivery of the designed activities and steps within the construction/commissioning procedures defined as per the quality expectations of the project
• Support all teams during site appraisal, network planning, procurement, installation, construction and commissioning/go-live
• Support the risk management process across each region
• Support chargers roll out against installation performance management targets as per the overall project schedule
• Support key engineering management process to maintain the roll out in an efficient and safe manner
• Maintain a close working relationship with each of regional deployment teams and ensure they are successful with delivering their regional targets
• Oversight of all charger installation / commissioning activities:
• Oversight of contractor/sub-contractor activities as per the SV/Oversight Plans
• ITP signatory as defined
• Development of procedures to support installation & commissioning activities
• Compliance with planning and technical specifications defined
• Legal liabilities as prescribed as per country specific legislation
• Execution & support of Risk assessments for site-based activities with the HSSE teams
• Readiness processes for Go/No-Go to commence Construction/Commissioning activity
• Final acceptance as required for completed installations / documentation
• Handover co-ordination to local operations business
• Review & approval of technical documentation / quality assurance of red-lined process through construction/commissioning
• Accountability for Purchase to Pay process activities aligned to the role
• Support the continuous improvement of technical practices and processes
• Comply with S&OR rules and support / advise S&OR on specific anticipated move or trends
• Contribute to the success of any project and support the Project Managers to help them deliver the project on time and within budget
• Alert the project managers on any identified risks within his / her responsibility.
• Capture Lessons Learned through installation delivery and ensure Continuous Improvement throughout our EV deployments
• Support Interactions or contribute to negotiations with DNO/DSO and TSO.

Education/Experience:

• HNC / HND or equivalent in a STEP discipline
• 5-10 years of working in Construction & Commissioning roles

Essential experience:

• A strong track record in project delivery or in supporting complex Project management involving Civil installations across hydrocarbon forecourt and industrial installations
• An understanding of the standards and protocols of the industry
• An understanding of industry standards

Desirable Experience

• Technical and engineering roll out in the EV field
• Project Management of similar power and hardware Projects
• 5-10 years' experience in mid to large scale engineering projects
• Broad professional experience in engineering and project management delivery.
• Sound knowledge of civil & electrical installations and thorough understanding of the operation and structures of charging networks and how they are integrated.
• Direct experience of industry & legislative standards in the EV space.
• Agile Project management.