Senior Lead Engineer

Position status:
This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval.
If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition.
We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe.
To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our
strategy site.
Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.
The project:
We are now seeking senior lead engineers to join our team.
The successful candidate will perform and lead complex client engineering assignments to ensure that business priorities are met.
The client engineering function is responsible for undertaking project design reviews/site inspections on both contestable and non-contestable transmission projects to ensure that projects are developed in accordance with client's functional specification standards.
Delivery of these projects is required to meet key departmental and company objectives.
Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
Safety first - Going home safe and well:
You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.
Client focus - Deliver on our promise:
You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
You will deliver and manage project plans from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of associate director and other leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
Integrity - Always do the right thing:
You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
You will support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.
Create opportunity for our people to excel:
You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
You will manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
You will actively network and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.
You'll need to have:
Electrical engineering qualification to degree level or equivalent qualification, typically with 6 years relevant post-qualification experience.
Good technical knowledge in high voltage transmission design with strong knowledge of transmission technology including new and emerging technologies.
Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on high quality report writing and ability.
Ability to influence others to move towards a common vision or goal and to work collaboratively with and through others.
Experience conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions or new ways of doing things with strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Experience completing onsite inspections and monitoring of construction progress for compliance.
Full drivers licence.
You'll also have:
Membership of EI, RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the electrical sector.
Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
Commercial and financial acumen.
Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.
Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.
Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.
We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.
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