Lead Proposals Engineer

Lead Proposals Engineer
Location: Rochester
£70,000 - £85,000
Permanent

Are you a Lead Proposals Engineer on the lookout for a new role? A water sector leading solutions provider has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead Proposals Engineer to join their expanding delivery team. The Lead Proposals Engineer role is based in the Southern region, supporting their strategic joint venture, which delivers a portfolio of critical infrastructure schemes on behalf of a major water client.

The joint venture for the Lead Proposals Engineer role is focused on the delivery of essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects in the eastern half of Southern Water s region, encompassing Kent and Sussex. The work ensures the reliability and resilience of water services for communities across the South East.

Key Responsibilities: Lead Proposals Engineer

• Ensure constructability input is received from delivery partners in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Regional Construction Lead to allocate appropriate resources to projects.
• Manage project activities related to scope, schedule, financial performance, risks, quality, and resource utilisation within defined parameters. Escalate issues to the Regional Project Managers as required.
• Promote and uphold robust Health, Safety, and Wellbeing standards across all projects.
• Engage with stakeholders in line with the overall communication strategy, covering design and construction stages, permits, planning consents, and streetworks coordination.

Candidate Criteria: Lead Proposals Engineer

• Degree-level qualification in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or an HND with relevant vocational training.
• Substantial experience in a Project Manager or Senior Agent role.
• Demonstrable leadership capability and experience managing multidisciplinary Design & Build projects, including civils and MEICA.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction contract law and experience with standard forms of contract.
• Strong technical knowledge of contemporary construction techniques and best practices.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Primavera software, and document control systems.
• Possession of a relevant CSCS card.
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Lead Proposals Engineer looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included