Technical Manager - Cabling GGP - Programme · England

Job Title

Technical Manager - Cabling

BU General Manager

GGP

To support the delivery of EHV cable projects working with the business units to support a full turnkey delivery or directly for a client on cable only projects.

• Input into all engineering activities at tender and delivery stages
• Identify temporary works and other engineering aspects and advise on the appropriate resources.
• Liaise with customers
• Provide point of reference contact for customers, business units & partners
• Support the implementation of health, safety, environment and quality requirements appropriate for each customer and contract
• Manage high level relationships with consulting engineers & in-house engineering teams including the effective implementation of design agreements and design management activity
• Ensure the most appropriate design resources for tender and delivery activities are engaged.
• Drive innovation culture, improvement activity, knowledge
• Ensure high level compliance with CDM regulations
• Lead and support teams to win work, including review and input into tenders, including attending interviews and briefing sessions, and making presentations to customers and other stakeholders
• Support bid managers & estimators to establish highest quality submissions
• Lead, where necessary and provide support to BUGM’s and projects managers for the effective mobilisation of new contracts including setting up of health and safety, quality, and environmental plans
• Identify and support the selection of sub contractors and suppliers.
• Responsible for EHV Cable Technicians, coordination of workload, forward planning and training & development.
• Carry out audits and produce reports as required
• Ensure that all compliance records including training & competence are maintained and updated
• Closely liaise with other business units for best practice and lessons learnt
• Lead, assist and support the cabling team with compliance against all necessary asset owner requirements in relation to EHV cables.
• Support the development of our next generation of cabling project managers, engineers and technicians.
• Lead the development of our cabling institute training and development programme(s).

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in relevant field
• Chartered Engineer or similar and participation in affiliated bodies for example the IET, Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Previous senior level involvement in the provision of design management services for engineering design and construction in the Energy Transmission Sector
• Significant senior level involvement in large project tender teams including price and quality adjudicated bids
• An understanding of commercial aspects including typical terms and conditions and procurement models
• Experienced in the management, surveillance and audit of assurance regimes
• Experience of managing design process in tender or contract environment
• Experience with working in joint ventures and alliances or other collaborative working

Relationships with key stakeholders:

• Managing Director
• Business Unit General Managers
• Client Representatives
• Project Managers

• Self-driven, results orientated with a positive outlook
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate employees to achieve high standard of compliance
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
• Sound knowledge of the Energy Transmission Industry
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to work with senior management to set project and operational targets
• Excellent negotiation and diplomacy skills with the ability to make a sound business case to senior stakeholders

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.
• Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
• Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.