Main Purpose of the Job

As a Project Coordination Engineer specialising in Facilities and Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating key projects associated with the Next Generation Infrastructure initiative. You will be responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of facilities-related infrastructure projects to support the strategic objectives. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Relationships

Deputy Head of facilities
Facilities Project Team
Facilities Team
Institutes operational leads
NGI project team
 

Main Activities & Responsibilities

Support and develop in the planning, design and implementation infrastructure projects associated with the Next Generation initiative, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering teams, architects, facilities managers, and external contractors, to define project requirements and deliverables.

Support and develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and actively manage project progress to ensure timely delivery within allocated resources.

Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to evaluate existing facilities and infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement or expansion.

Coordinate with regulatory agencies and ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Give expert insight and guidance on the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for project implementation.

Provide technical expertise and guidance on facilities-related engineering aspects, including HVAC systems, utilities, structural modifications, and building systems integration.

Monitor project risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues and minimise project disruptions.

Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports, technical specifications, and quality assurance plans, to support project communication and reporting

As agreed with line manager, any other duties commensurate with the nature of the role

Education & Qualifications

Requirement

Importance

NEBOSH Certificate

Essential

At least 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English

Essential

IOSH Health and Safety Qualification

Essential

Professional Membership MRICS, MCIBSE, IWFM, MICE, CEng

Desirable

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Desirable

Specialist Knowledge & Skills

Requirement

Importance

Excellent IT skills with ability to work with IT specialists to produce fit for purpose facilities systems

Essential

Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Essential

Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety and CDM regulations

Essential

Strong project management skills

Essential

Excellent working knowledge base encompassing range of service activities e.g. capital planning, construction, asset management, project management, soft facilities.

Essential

Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling), and CAD (Computer-Aided Design)

Essential

Understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Desirable

Ability to produce well written management reports

Desirable

Relevant Experience

Requirement

Importance

Experience in project engineering or management roles, with a focus on facilities and infrastructure projects

Essential

Capable of reconciling competing priorities and responding to change and the requirement to effectively work across all institutes

Essential

Demonstrable experience of delivering efficient, effective and VFM services in a customer-focused, commercial environment

Essential

Proven ability oversee contractors and consultants by setting clear standards and ensuring adherence to design guidelines and Science Park rules regarding H&S and Environment

Essential

Track record of effective budget management

Essential

Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from initiation to completion.

Essential

Familiarity with engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).

Desirable

Previous experience using systems such as CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management), BIM (Building Information Modeling), and CAD (Computer-Aided Design).

Desirable

Experience of working in a scientific environment

Desirable

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Requirement

Importance

Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate resources effectively. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and build

Essential

Ability to take initiative and promote ideas and concepts

Essential

Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build good working relationships at all levels and with external organisations

Essential

Able to demonstrate sound, rational judgement while working under pressure

Essential

Good decision-making skills with an ability to assimilate information from a wide variety of sources

Essential

Additional Requirements

Requirement

Importance

Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage competing priorities effectively. Collaborative team player who can work effectively in cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork and collab

Essential

Attention to detail

Essential

Promotes equality and values diversity

Essential

Willingness to embrace the values and behaviours of NBI Partnership, ensuring it is a great place to work.

Essential

Occasional work requiring unsociable hours and/or overnight stays

Essential

Able to present a positive image of self and the Partnership, promoting both the international reputation and public engagement aims of the Partnership

Essential

Embraces change, communicates a vision, and drives a culture of continuous improvement

Essential

John Innes Centre

The John Innes Centre is an independent, international centre of excellence in plant and microbial genetics, carrying out fundamental and strategic research, to train scientists and making our findings available to society.

Our research makes use of a wide range of disciplines in the biological and chemical sciences including; cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics and molecular biology.

For more information about working at the John Innes Centre, please click here.

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. We have a diverse and multicultural scientific community and thrive on our European and international links, appointing staff from across the world. Any candidate who would like further information on current or anticipated immigration requirements can contact the HR Team on +44 (0)1603 450888 or nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk.

We are proud to hold a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award, recognising the impact of our work in promoting gender equality in science. We are also a proud member of the Stonewall Diversity Champion’s programme, a founding signatory of the Tecnician Commitment and, as a Disability Confident employer, guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852), limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 511709).

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Project Coordination Engineer
Salary:           £43,550 - £54,900 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.
Contract:       Permanent, full time
Location:       John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK.
Closing date: 14 July 2024
Reference:    1004686

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Coordination Engineer to join the Next Generation Infrastructure initiative, to support the delivery of new state of the art facilities for the John Innes Centre (JIC) and The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL).

The JIC and TSL are independent, international centres of excellence in plant science, genetics and microbiology, based on the Norwich Research Park. The Next Generation Infrastructure programme will see the development of new, and refurbishment of existing research and innovation buildings including laboratories, horticulture facilities and other technology platforms for two world-leading institutes.

The NGI programme is a key part of delivering the Institute’s Healthy Plants, Healthy People, Healthy Planet (HP³) vision, establishing a world-leading hub for UK plant and microbial research and innovation.  This post will be based in the NBI Partnership Facilities Team, and be employed by the John Innes Centre. 

The role:

As a Project Coordination Engineer specialising in Facilities and Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in managing and coordinating key projects associated with the Next Generation Infrastructure initiative. You will be responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of facilities-related infrastructure projects to support the strategic objectives. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate:

You will have experience in project engineering or management roles, with a focus on facilities and infrastructure projects and a proven ability oversee contractors and consultants by setting clear standards and ensuring adherence to design guidelines and Science Park rules regarding H&S and Environment. Additionally, you will have a track record of effective budget management and demonstrable experience of delivering efficient, effective and VFM services in a customer-focused, commercial environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent IT skills with ability to work with IT specialists to produce fit for purpose facilities systems, strong project management skills and an excellent working knowledge base encompassing range of service activities e.g. capital planning, construction, asset management, project management, soft facilities.

You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English, as well as a NEBOSH Certificate and IOSH Health and Safety Qualification.

Additional information:

This role meets the criteria for a visa application, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Please contact the Human Resources Team if you have any questions regarding your application or visa options.

We are an equal opportunities employer, actively supporting inclusivity and diversity.  As a Disability Confident organisation, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. We are proud to hold a prestigious Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of our inclusive culture, commitment and good practices towards advancing of gender equality. We offer an exciting, stimulating, diverse research environment and actively promote a family friendly workplace. The Institute is also a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

The John Innes Centre is a registered charity (No. 223852) grant-aided by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.