Assistant Engineering Manager in Plymouth

Assistant Engineering Manager – Devonport, Plymouth

Location: Devonport, Plymouth
Rate: £47.77 – £54.45 per hour PAYE Umbrella
IR35: Inside IR35
Hours: 45 hours per week, 07:30 – 17:00
Lodge: Lodge allowance available for candidates residing over 50 miles from site

Carmichael UK is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to join a major redevelopment programme at Devonport Royal Dockyard in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a technically complex project within a live, highly regulated environment, supporting the Engineering Manager with engineering delivery, technical assurance, design management and coordination.  

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineering delivery and technical assurance across complex construction works.
• Review and manage technical risks from design through to construction.
• Promote strong Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.
• Review engineering deliverables, programmes and assurance requirements.
• Coordinate digital engineering and information management, including BIM, ISO 19650 and CDE processes.
• Ensure buildability and construction methodology are considered throughout the design process.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines across complex and operational areas.
• Support design agreements, responsibility matrices, risk allocation and contract reviews.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Mentor engineers and support technical development within the team.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Degree, HND in Engineering or equivalent.
• Appropriate professional-level CSCS card.
• Approximately 10 years' construction industry experience.
• Previous experience at Design Manager, Agent or similar level.
• Strong technical leadership and engineering management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of construction delivery and forms of contract.
• Chartered Engineer status, MICE or equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• Previous experience working within a design environment.

Security Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of the Devonport site, BPSS security clearance is required, with the clearance process potentially taking up to eight weeks. Eligibility for positions may also be affected by nationality, place of birth, current or former citizenship and residency history.

To apply, please contact Carmichael UK with your latest CV.