Offsite Standardisation Manager - #2182172

Offsite Standardisation Manager

Leeds based

Competitive Salary, Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting new opportunity for an Offsite Standardisation Manager, with electrical/mechanical bias, to join our team based ideally in Leeds, although we would be open to other locations. 

In this role you will lead the development, implementation and adoption of standardised offsite (OSM) products across the business.

The role will work across central technical, offsite manufacturing (OSM), design, estimating and project delivery teams within the Built Environment and Freedom to ensure that standardised solutions are developed collaboratively, embedded within designs, incorporated into tender strategies, and consistently delivered on site. 

This is a permanent staff position with NG Bailey.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Demonstrate appropriate health and safety leadership to ensure the safety first and foremost message is visible and alive throughout all activities
• Lead the identification, development and continuous improvement of standardised offsite products in collaboration with OSM and the project teams
• Ensure products are aligned with business strategy, repeatability targets and sector needs. Establish a structured product roadmap and governance for approval and evolution
• Liaise with internal and external designers to ensure standardised products are incorporated into designs where appropriate
• Challenge traditional design approaches and promote design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) principles
• Work with the BIM team to ensure all standardised products are modelled, coordinated and maintained within the Revit library. Ensure consistency of information, naming conventions and data structures to support efficient design and delivery
• Work with the pre-construction and estimating teams to ensure standardised products are incorporated into tender solutions, cost models and programmes.
• Support project teams to ensure standardised products are adopted during deliver of projects, addressing any barriers to implementation, and ensuring alignment between design intent and site execution
• Capture learning from products and feedback to product development. Identify opportunities to expand the product suite and improve adoption rates
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging technologies in offsite manufacturing and DFMA. Identify opportunities to enhance the business offering and maintain competitive advantage
• Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with all stakeholders to support the development and adoption of standardised products. Engage key stakeholders early and throughout to ensure alignment. Encourage contribution from the project teams and drive business buy in through strong communication and influencing skills
• Act as the central point for offsite standardisation, facilitating communication, resolving challenges and ensuring consistent application of agreed solutions

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience of mechanical/electrical building services projects,
• Experience in offsite manufacturing, DFMA or standardisation within construction/MEP 
• Strong communication, proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
• Experience of BIM processes and digital engineering (Revit libraries, data structures)
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, costing and programme impacts
• Experience in developing repeatable products or standard solutions

Qualifications or professional memberships (desirable)

• I.Eng, MCIBSE, MIET, B.Eng (Hons) or equivalent

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

#LI-LO1

#LI-onsite