Owner's Engineering Services (Civil & Industrial Construction) External Advisor

Intertek · United Kingdom

This is a live UK-based role at Intertek, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 9 October 2026. Listed as open until 8 November 2026.

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Intertek is looking for an Owner's Engineering Services - Civil & Industrial Construction, for establishing structuring, and scale independent Owner’s Engineer (OE) services delivered by the company to external clients including EPC contractors, investors, lenders, developers, and asset owners across European and UK markets. The selected profile will be responsible for building a commercially viable, independent Owner’s Engineer advisory offering and delivering it to external clients. The role combines senior-level hands-on engineering and construction expertise with service design, governance definition, and market-facing responsibilities. The SME defines methodologies, procedures, tools, and system integrations; ensures technical excellence and independence; and actively supports business development by leveraging strong industry relationships. The role is critical to positioning the company as a trusted Owner’s Engineer and technical advisor for complex civil and industrial construction projects, including data centers, industrial plants, and processing facilities. Responsabilities: Service Design & Internal Setup Design and implement a standardized Owner’s Engineer service portfolio for external delivery. Define service scope, responsibilities, deliverables, and interfaces for EPCs, investors, lenders, and asset owners. Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), methodologies, governance models, and quality assurance frameworks. Establish stage-gate review processes across project lifecycles (concept, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning). Ensure independence, objectivity, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and ethical requirement Technical Advisory & Project Oversight Act as Owner’s Engineer or Lender’s Technical Advisor on selected projects. Represent client interests toward EPCs, designers, suppliers, and contractors. Review designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and construction methodologies. Monitor engineering, procurement, and construction progress against contractual obligations. Identify technical, commercial, and execution risks and propose mitigation strategies. Support dispute avoidance and resolution through independent technical assessments System, Tool & Client Integration Select and deploy project controls, document management, and reporting tools supporting OE services. Integrate OE workflows with client ERP systems, project management platforms, and lender reporting frameworks. Define KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures aligned with investor, lender, and EPC requirements. Promote digitalization, data transparency, and traceability in project oversight Market Development & Client Engagement Leverage strong knowledge of European and UK construction markets to identify and prioritize target clients. Utilize established networks to originate opportunities with EPCs, investors, banks, funds, and developers. Support bids, tenders, and proposals as lead technical authority. Deliver te…

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