General Building jobs in Soham

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Job Title:

General Engineer (Project Manager) – S-0801-12

Location:

RAF Lakenheath

Vacancy Number:

589666

Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Hours and Schedule:

37.5 hours per week: Fixed schedule (Mon-Fri 0800-1600)

Hourly Pay:

£23.06 - £32.62

Benefits:

· Competitive Salary: the starting salary for this position is £23.06

· Holiday: 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank holidays

· Paid Sick Leave

· Pension Scheme

· Free On-Site Parking

· Employee extras such as: Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Developmental Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional general engineer performing planning, design, project programming, and construction management for real property facilities and infrastructure—including utility systems—in support of a military installation. The role involves preparing and reviewing design calculations, cost estimates, schedules, technical drawings, and specifications for substantial, multi-phase new construction and renovation projects. These responsibilities span a wide array of complex systems and structures, such as airfields, multi-story office buildings, hospitals, hangars, advanced HVAC and electrical distribution networks, and Industrial Internet Control Systems.

Additionally, the engineer manages project execution, budgets, and facilities operations and maintenance functions, while maintaining strict surveillance over contractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules. Serving as an Activity Management Plan Manager, the position is responsible for establishing short- and long-range infrastructure priorities and collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers, architects, contracting officers, and major agency representatives. Throughout all phases, the position requires collecting and analyzing technical data to describe physical features, while strictly adhering to safety, health, and environmental regulations to enhance the work environment.

Qualifications and/or Key skills

A successful candidate must hold a valid UK Driving license (Category B) plus one of the following:

• An accredited Bachelors or honors degree in engineering or technology
• An accredited Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in engineering or technology started before September 1999
• An HNC or HND started after September 1999 (but before September 2010 in the case of HNC) or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus appropriate further learning to degree level (i.e. NVQ Level 6)
• A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at level 4, plus appropriate further learning to degree level (i.e. NVQ Level 6)
• Equivalent qualifications or accredited apprenticeships, or at an equivalent level in a relevant national or internationals qualifications framework.

*All qualifications are to be in the appropriate field for the position.
**All qualifications are required to be accompanied by at least 1 year’s specialized experience.

In order to qualify you must demonstrate in your CV or application the following key skills.

· Professional knowledge of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering concepts, principles, and practices and familiarity with architectural and other engineering disciplines.

· Knowledge of a broad range of engineering and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; of standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures as it relates to facilities engineering; knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; of environmental principles, practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues; of work

classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditures of different funds

· Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities, and economic usage to effectively accomplish assigned functions; and knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles, financial control and budget systems and management.

· Knowledge of aesthetic and functional design techniques and skill in preparing project documentation, to include preliminary drawings, sketches, and construction drawings; and technique / skill in drafting sufficient to convey design concepts and ideas and formulate working drawings.

· Ability to plan, conduct and record site/facilities surveys and inspection; to analyze, interpret, and apply results, rules, regulations, and procedures in a variety of situations and recommend timely and economical solutions.

· Ability to plan and organize work and coordinate with other engineering disciplines and architects; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing and maintain good working relationships.

Other Significant facts

· You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations. This position may also be coded as mission essential.

· You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

· You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period and must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies. Overtime may be required and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

· You may act as project liaison with Defence Infrastructure Organization, Army Corps of Engineers and other design agencies as required.

· You may be required to serve on A&E selection boards.

· You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; UK NATO clearance is required.

· The Local National Direct Hire (LNDH) Program does not participate in regular drug testing; however, positions covered by this document may be subject to drug testing upon reasonable suspicion of substance abuse, and safety mishap or accident testing.

NOTE: You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK

This position may have certain restrictions on US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.
LNDH Application: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to 100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Pay: £44,967.00-£63,609.00 per year

Work Location: In person