Principal Contractor Site Engineering Manager; Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems

Principal Contractor Site Engineering Manager (Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems)

We design, build and commission communication and control systems for critical national infrastructure clients. As a systems integrator, our site activities do not include construction works, but we do act as a principle contractor for the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical and control systems.

As a Principal Contractor Site Engineering Manager (Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems), you’ll be part of a team delivering projects on our clients' sites in the data centre, airport, and rail sectors.

Reporting to the Firstco Project Manager, you’ll plan, coordinate and supervise the installation, testing and commissioning activities on site from commencement of the project through to final completion, whilst acting as the principal site contact for the client.

• Development and implementation of Safety documentation including Construction Phase plans, site quality plans and Risk Assessments Method Statements.
• Provide and demonstrate safety leadership throughout the project life cycle.
• Sensible monitoring of site operatives and subcontractors regarding Health and Safety, Quality and Environment.
• Manage competency including training for site personnel.
• Ensure full compliance with all Firstco procedures and current legislation.
• Join site coordination meetings.
• Oversee projects on site in a client‑facing role, attending progress and commercial meetings as required throughout the delivery phase.
• Maintain a site presence through project delivery, checking on quality and preparing quality records.
• Assist site personnel and subcontractors with engineering inputs on site, resolving technical queries and planning works against the agreed programme.
• Plan and programme current and future works.
• Notify the Project Manager of possible variations and keep suitable contemporary records.

• Held similar roles in the past as a Principal Contractor with a working understanding of the CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Experience managing site operatives, subcontractors and site work day‑to‑day.
• Experience working under NEC3/4 contracts is desirable.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical and control systems engineering.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology