Principal Lift Engineer

Purpose of Job: Principal Lift Engineer

To be responsible to the Public Realm Infrastructure Manager for: -

• To project manage and act as contract lead for capital schemes and planned works relating to all works associated with Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnel Lifts.
• Planning and implementing allocated projects from the capital and planned maintenance work programmes.
• To create briefs, and Invitation to Tender documents to be able to lead the procurement of consultants
• To manage contracts alongside contractor performance, as well as managing the financial progression and reconciliation of projects.
• Lead of regeneration of the Greenwich and Woolwich Foot Tunnel Lifts replacement. vi) Consultation with Members and internal teams on aspects of contracts.
• To be responsible for the full range of engineering design and maintenance work from feasibility to final accounts, and the programmed maintenance and renewal of building services and lift plant, and related technical client functions.
• Ensuring the progression of all works in full compliance with health and safety legislation.

Manages up to 5 indirectly managed Consultancy Staff.

Manages up to 50 indirectly managed Contracting Staff.

Main Duties: Principal Lift Engineer

• To undertake the responsibilities of an Engineer including carrying out investigations and preparing designs for installations or repair works, developing contract documentation, preparing drawings, specifications, schedules, minutes, reports, brochures and briefs, tendering contracts and acting as contract manager.
• To prepare project programmes, including assessing staff requirements with consultants and contractors in conjunction with the Public Realm Infrastructure Manager, monitoring and updating the programmes as required and co-ordinating to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
• To act as Client or Principal Designer on projects as assigned, as defined by CDM Regulations. To advise the budget holder/client on the competency and resources of assigned contractors and designers. To prepare a pre-contract health and safety plan and to facilitate the production and implementation of a health and safety file.
• To be the contract manager responsible for any contracts relating to Lifts for Woolwich and Greenwich Foot Tunnels.
• To lead procurement activities for any consultants or contractors including but not limited to, creation of Invitation to Tender documentation, moderation activities and decision report writing.
• To be responsible for issuing instructions to contract administrators and contractors, senior professional and consultancy staff on matters relating to capital projects and programmed works
• To monitor schemes progress, completing highlight reports and programme updates as well as taking corrective action as necessary and be responsible for achieving successful implementation, making site visits as necessary.
• To monitor and control scheme and programme expenditure and adhering to Council Constitution in terms of financial controls and governance.
• To lead on funding strategy and decision making reports regarding the regeneration of the foot tunnels and their lifts.
• To produce key project management documentation such as Project Initiation Documents, Community Engagement Plan, Programme, Risk Register, Health and Safety Information, Budget Control Spreadsheet, Business Case in particular for the Regeneration of the lifts.
• To ensure that tenders are obtained and contracts let in accordance with the Council's Code of Practice, financial regulations and standing orders and procurement codes of practice.