Authorising Engineer - Water

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions Ltd currently has a fantastic opportunity for an Authorising Engineer.  The successful applicant will join our growing Assurance & Compliance team, and will be responsible for water compliance, supporting a variety of nationwide contracts.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Authorising Engineer will involve:

• Responsibility for implementing the BYES Safety Rules and Procedures for the appointed disciplines in line with company policies and changes in legislation
• Assessing the experience, training and competence of Authorised Persons (APs), Responsible Persons, Competent Persons and Skilled Persons, and providing recommendations of appointment
• Carrying out internal or external auditing activities, including evaluation of subcontractor documentation and service reports
• Providing technical and engineering support and coaching to ensure all APs are able to carry out their duties; to assist in the development of APs to ensure a balanced succession plan
• Designing and delivering suitable levels of training; facilitating workshops to ensure persons under BYES UK’s management, supervision and control have the required and acceptable level of competence
• Supporting the business development and advisory services departments through provision of data, site information gathering visits, auditing and mobilisation support
• Conducting investigations ensuring BYES learn from the event and all actions are completed within the agreed timeframes minimising the risk of any similar accidents and incidents occurring in the future
• Reviewing data and information and preparing compliance status performance reports

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Must hold professional qualifications in the mechanical discipline and recognised membership (MIET, IHEEM MWMSoc ACIBSE or similar)

• Apprentice trained or degree qualified engineer (mechanical bias) with an experience working within M&E maintenance
• Excellent communication, customer relationship and interpersonal skills
• Management experience of working in a critical engineering environment
• NEBOSH / IOSH (or equivalent) health and safety management qualification
• Flexibility to travel nationwide
• Authorised Person / Responsible Person experience in a water discipline is an advantage

Why Bouygues E&S Solutions?

Bouygues Energies & Services Solutions (BYES) is an international business operating in over 25 countries and employing over 13,500 people. The company is part of the Bouygues Group – a global brand employing over 130,000 people in 80 countries within the construction, engineering, civil works, energy services, telecommunications, and media sectors.

In the UK, Bouygues Energies & Services is a leading provider of facilities management (FM), energy services, highways, and complex engineering solutions across the public and private sectors.

We place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal. Currently over 2% of the Company’s payroll is spent on Learning and Development activities. We have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly): your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company share scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme