Pre-Construction Engineer

Our OEM Client based in Solihull, is searching for a Pre-Construction Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 10^th May 2027.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £41.06 per hour.

The Opportunity:

The GME Pre Construction Team, are seeking a highly motivated and engaged Pre-Construction Engineer to support our growing Pre-Construction Team, within the wider Infrastructure Department.

Involved in all aspects of Manufacturing sites development, from new build (major projects) to refurbishments to minor works. You will assist in developing these new proposals, design concepts and programmes from Strategic Intent, through the full project lifecycle to commissioning and Handover.

There will be a need to interface with a number of internal and external stakeholders, including all aspects of Health and Safety, Project Managers, Contractors and all relevant departments to deliver Projects in line with all KPI’s.

This role is a key position in the delivery of GME’s core strategic pre-construction works. However, knowledge of the full spectrum of delivery, from Feasibility, Procurement, Manufacture, Delivery, installation, commissioning and handover is required to understand the key interactions.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Support creation of quick pre-feasibility studies to assess project allocation and pipeline management.
• Support creation of feasibility studies with a focus on health and safety.
• Support design teams, to support the development of proposals and solution to meet the customer requirements.
• Being able to plan future projects, including design works and cost management.
• Complete all Infrastructure planning works in line with the relevant Health and Safety controls i.e., compliance with CDM.
• Support the delivery teams with pre-construction information as required.
• Implement the governance process including gateways and templates aligned with internal & Industry Standards.
• Awareness of “Vehicle Manufacturing Processes” and associated infrastructure needs is preferred but not essential.
• Influencing and presenting to Senior leadership and board level.
• Ability to be challenged, react to it positively and articulate rationale.
• Scope / Change management.
• Robust management of cost / timing / quality.
• Knowledge on Risks & Opportunities management.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the delivery of the pre-construction activities to deliver infrastructure Projects within GME Manufacturing plants, using both internal and external contractor base.
• Drive a “Zero Harm” approach to safety in our designs and contractor performance.
• Manage a range of construction projects with various sizes including civil works, structural steel works, mechanical & electrical works and general facility fit outs.
• Support the wider business planning, in scheme reviews, budget cost creation and justifications.
• Support the compliance with pre-construction regulations such as planning applications, building control and listed building consent as required.
• Support the GME Pre-Construction Manager in the development of key stakeholder relationships ensuring that GME is the primary source of all Infrastructure works. This will include stakeholders outside of GME.
• Support the GME Pre-Construction Manager with the development and maintenance of all Infrastructure standards within ME, ensuring they are aligned to support the Self-sufficiency operating model.
• Complete the pre-construction activities to facilitate the delivery of world class facilities and infrastructure, safely, on budget, on time and to agreed quality standards.
• Undertake any other work as directed by the GME Pre-Construction Manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Key Interactions:

• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Process Team.
• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Facilities Team.
• The Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) Infrastructure Team (MI).
• The wider Project delivery team, Internal/External consultants / Designers etc…
• The GME CDM/Safety team.
• Manufacturing Project Managers (MPM) Teams.
• External suppliers, providing competent and challenging advice.
• Regulatory Authorities including town planners.
• Corporate Buyers – Vendor management.
• The GME Business Manager to coordinate quotation, costing and timing, procurement information.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Relevant degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred (but not essential) in infrastructure fields such as: Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architecture, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Infrastructure, Building Services, utilities, …
• Preferably a member of a recognised body (RICS, CIOB, ICES, APM…).
• Proficient knowledge of RIBA Plan of Work stages, inputs, outputs and information exchange required at different stages.
• Experienced multiskilled and rounded delivery Engineers / Pre-Construction Project Managers, but appreciate you/the successful candidate will have a bias regarding historic discipline, please identify this within your CV submission, i.e. trade associations, prof bodies, competency certs etc…
• Previous experience and strong background of Infrastructure works from conception through to delivery and completion.
• Experience in pre-construction, design, planning, cost estimation and feasibility studies.
• Knowledge in contractor management and site installations, to deliver benchmark Site Safety performance.
• Clear understanding of site safety, and Safety legislation (CDM 2015 Reg etc)
• Excellent knowledge of building, constriction and infrastructure methods, materials and skills requirements.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams to deliver against tight timescales and budgets.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting the development and costing of proposals, right through to delivery and final project completion.

Essential Personal Profile Required:

• An individual with a customer first mindset who is easy to do business with and makes people feel special, driven to deliver experiences that are personalised, transparent and dependable.
• Excellent communicator, having the ability engage and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to motivate and drive a team through tough challenges.
• Ability to pull together functional and cross-functional teams to achieve goals and KPI’s.
• Resilient and enthusiastic with the ability to deliver results under pressure.
• Core Health and Safety knowledge and CDM regulations. H&S certificates such as NEBOSH or IOSH are beneficial but not essential for this role.
• Time orientated with key focus of quality of event against key project milestones.
• Ability to develop and robustly present / influence at all levels of the business.
• Focused on Professional and Personal Development within their field.

Additional Information:

• Required to travel between the Solihull, Halewood, Castle Bromwich and other company sites with each position allocated a site. The successful candidate will need to be flexible depending on requirements.