Civil Engineering Manager

The Offshore Hybrid Asset Engineering Team is responsible for developing and constructing new Interconnectors and offshore hybrid assets. Supporting to develop and build onshore and offshore HVDC converter stations, and cable systems. Applying high voltage, low voltage, civil, geotechnical, building services engineering disciplines to create safe, reliable assets.

The Civil Engineering Manager will be accountable for the overall civil design of new OHA’s across our projects. This role involves managing a team of engineers to provide design governance across all civil contractors, including but not limited to civil design houses, civil works contractors, and ancillary and building systems.

The role is primarily office-based, with regular national and international travel for meetings with project partners and design consultants. Frequent visits to the converter station site and cable route are also expected. Team members are currently permitted to work up to 6 days a fortnight from home, but this is likely to change as the project develops.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure that all our OHA assets are safe to operate and maintain by embedding safety by design into all civil design works.
• Ensure that all our civil assets are specified, designed and installed in accordance with legislation and NGV technical standards.
• Where technical standards do not exist develop where appropriate, standards which can be used for all OHA projects.
• Provide line management and performance management for team members.
• Knowledge, Experience and Technical Know-How
• Experience in successfully delivering large infrastructure projects, with the ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of the power industry.
• Technical understanding of the main components that comprise a converter station.
• Experience in making critical business and operational decisions with varying priorities.
• Experience in forming and leading a project and engineering team

Main Interfaces

• Converter and cable OEMs
• Civil works designers and delivery contractors
• Ancillary system suppliers and installers
• National and international industry bodies
• Consenting authorities

Leadership Qualities & Business Skills

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills for effective internal and external communication.
• Ability to foster collaboration and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple work packages and interfaces effectively.