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Principal EC&I Engineer
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Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 1 of 3 Job Title: Principal Engineer Location: TBC Reports to: This role typically  reports to a (Senior)  Engineering Manager,  Programme Manager,  (Senior) Project  Manager, (Senior)  Business Manager  Function: Business Delivery Unit  Line Management  Responsibility? Yes Date created: July 2020 Approved by: Brian Robinson – August 2020 Job Purpose The Principal Engineer provides leadership in the delivery of engineering and technical activities  through the application of process, domain knowledge and experience. At this level; an experienced engineer, has a breadth of engineering knowledge & experience,  resolves a range of technical issues and problems, compiles technical reports and accompanying  presentations, provides, reviews and adheres to specifications in accordance with stakeholder  requirements. Coaches, mentors and assists others on matters pertaining to their own discipline,  developing business awareness, builds strong working relationships with stakeholders, works  independently with limited technical direction or as part of a small team.  Key Responsibilities This is the level for an experienced engineer working as a subject matter expert in a specialist  subject area (e.g. an engineering sub function). Understands concepts and principles, shapes,  designs, developments and determines a solution to functional issues personally undertakes the  most complex work within the subject area. Extends their business knowledge base in the subject  area. Provides help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their  effective working, and their development, provides coaching and assistance to others.  The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with  all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Ensure effective management of multi discipline teams to ensure timely & efficient  delivery of engineering work to meet customer agreed scope  2. Supervise engineers/technical specialists  3. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams  4. Ensure effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship  development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business,  resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and  informed of progress  5. Ensure technical management of the engineering output to ensure delivery of technical  solutions in line with agreed technical scope  6. Produce, review, verify and approve outputs including: calculations, analyses, technical  reports, technical specifications and method statements  7. Ensure that adequate review, verification and approval is undertaken on all their  deliverables and for those under their direct control and supervision  Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 2 of 3 8. Ensure that procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to  engineering and technical activities  9. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to  company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and  behaviours  10. Manage resource demands and development of capability skills to match needs of  assigned work scopes  11. Ensure project and technical audits and review are planned & executed in order to impart  learning and experience as appropriate and in line with agreed standards  12. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best  practice, provide leadership and assist in driving cultural development and change  13. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project  14. Support business development opportunities.  15. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety  legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (e.g. Health  & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.)  Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of  responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to  company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and  behaviours  16. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender  requirements, including estimates  17. Leading Self: Is a role model, demonstrating Cavendish principles, promoting health,  safety and wellbeing, respect and inclusion  18. Leading Others: Owns the performance and development of their team members,  including effective and ongoing communication and feedback  19. Leading Resources: Responsible for effective planning and organisation of resources to deliver on customer promises  Experience/Qualifications/Skills Essential:  · Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline,  with significant demonstrable experience  · Chartered Engineer status  · Demonstrable experience in managing teams to deliver analysis activities on a range  of project types  · Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of  complexities  · Excellent communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines  Desirable: · Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and  capable of registration with the Engineering Council  · Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full  Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)  · Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects  Cavendish Nuclear ROLE PROFILE  Page 3 of 3 Minimum level of Qualifications to be verified (*N.B. only qualifications essential to the requirements of the role need to be checked) Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with  significant demonstrable experience  Behaviours Refer to Group Capability Framework: Team Members OR (if role requires line management  responsibilities) First Line Leader/Professional Specialist  Special Requirements Cavendish Nuclear is an international services company and travel may be required to fulfil the  responsibilities of the role  Further Information