2 Engineering / Technical, Civil jobs in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire

Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener, and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join Engineering & Infrastructure in Glasgow/Falkirk, Scotland leading the Civils Design team. You will develop, plan and report on a Capital Delivery Programme program ensuring safety, asset performance and service levels are maintained in conjunction with the delivery of wider Scottish Canals strategic goals.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and with a starting salary of £53,452 (Band G). Working hours 35 hours per week, Monday- Friday.

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

• In liaison with the Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Technical Assets Manager and the Contracts Manager, ensure that appropriate budget provision is identified through the Scottish Canals Capital Investment Plan.
• In liaison with the Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Technical Assets and the Contracts Manager, ensure robust cost estimates are developed and delivered to inform the Capital Investment Plan 5 year projections
• Using appropriate systems, scope and plan high risk project(s) and where appropriate liaise with the project sponsor. Plan and sequence project activities, define goals and deliverables. Identify and manage project milestones ensuring factors do not cause delay or become critical to the delivery of the programme. Regularly update systems with required project information and generate milestone reports where required.
• In liaison with all stakeholders determine required resources for the project(s), including staffing levels, facilities and equipment and where appropriate organise resources in conjunction with Works Planner(s).
• Ensure appropriate stages of project(s) comply with Stage Gate processes.
• Ensure that all parties are aware of obligations under the current iteration of the Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM Regs).
• In liaison with the Head of Engineering & Infrastructure and the Contracts Manager, develop project budget proposals, cost plan and the cash flow. Ensure that the plan is constantly updated and reflects changes in the project. Ensure that budget proposals and cost plans reflect the most efficient method of project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare minutes taken and produce regular reports on all aspects of the project including budget, cost reporting, programme and progress, risk, safety and quality issues etc.
• Monitor performance of project suppliers (internal and external) in the deliverables of the project and their compliance with specified requirements and health and safety. Report any concerns to the appropriate Contract Manager.
• Manage project risk using Scottish Canals defined risk management systems. Escalate significant risk related issues to appropriate management.
• Ensure that environmental and heritage issues are considered at all project phases in conjunction with Health, Safety & Sustainability Department.
• Update all stakeholders regarding project works that directly affect customers’ use of the waterway network, throughout the life of the project and liaise regularly with the Communications Team to ensure appropriate information is provided timeously for all projects.
• Actively participate in stand-by and call out rota as Duty Engineer.
• Review project performance following completion in accordance with Scottish Canals defined processes and standards, highlighting any areas for improvements or elements of good practice to be considered in future projects

Qualifications and knowledge required:

• Honours/Masters Degree in Civil/Civil & Environmental Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) Status (through ICE/CIHT) preferred, however candidates holding IEng will be considered
• NEC Reg Certification is essential, however consideration will be given to candidates committing to gaining Registration
• Detailed understanding and experience of Project and Contract Management
• Proficient in working collaboratively with Contractors and Consultants to deliver projects in restrictive timescales
• Demonstrable experience of delivering civil engineering activities.
• Continuous Professional Development
• Liaise closely with professional bodies to share best practice and new developments.

Skills and experience required:

• Good standard of written communication and proven ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software eg MS Office.
• Able to use appropriate functions within AMX proficiently.
• Valid driving licence appropriate for vehicle to be driven.
• Analyse information to make technical engineering judgements and recommendations to ensure the risks attached to Scottish Canals assets are managed and defined standards are met.
• Use professional knowledge and experience to provide definitive recommendations to senior managers and other colleagues on appropriate approach, coaching the team on more complex cases.
• Make appropriate lone working judgements taking full account of environment and climate conditions.
• Interpret statutory requirements and adapt processes to take account of these.

Qualities & abilities required:

• Report on the performance of the network and asset condition degradation. Use engineering expertise to review inspection recommendations, prioritise defects and work requests to create optimised work programmes and ensure legal compliance and risk management.
• Develop work information packs for delivery by Engineering, Maintenance and Customer Operation Teams and progress engineering projects through the initial stages of the Scottish Canals Project Management Process.
• Manage the Asset Inspection Team, undertake training and mentoring, provide technical support, and deploy the resource effectively to ensure compliance with inspection programmes, procedures, and provision of data to AMX.

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.