REQ ID: 126178
JOB TITLE: Pre-Construction Engineer/Project Manager
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 25/09/24 
POSTING END DATE: 09/10/24 
LOCATION: Solihull  

Working in Manufacturing at JLR, you'll be the hands-on expert who brings innovation to life. You'll collaborate with a team of expert technicians and problem-solvers and use cutting-edge tools, facilities, and processes engineered together to build era-defining vehicles that people across the world know and love. Your expertise will directly impact the shaping of modern luxury. Together, let’s create the exceptional. 

What To Expect

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 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.

• 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 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.

• Manage a team of BIM CAD engineers to ensure the digitalization strategy is implemented.

• 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.

What you’ll need

• 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.

• Clear understanding of site safety, and Safety legislation (CDM 2015 Reg etc)

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.