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:

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 technical presentations, workshops, and due diligence briefings to clients
Build long-term trusted advisor relationships with repeat clients

Commercial & Strategic Contribution

Support definition of pricing models, cost structures, and commercial terms for OE services
Contribute to go-to-market strategy and differentiation of the Owner's Engineer offering
Monitor market trends, contracting models (EPC, EPCM, PMC), and regulatory developments
Identify opportunities to expand services into lender's technical advisory, due diligence, and asset lifecycle support

Capability Building & Knowledge Leadership

Mentor and develop internal engineering and project advisory staff
Build internal templates, checklists, technical guidelines, and best-practice repositories
Support recruitment and onboarding of additional OE team members as the service grows
Represent the company at industry conferences, forums, and professional bodies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering, construction engineering, industrial engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 12-15 years of experience in civil and/or industrial construction projects
Proven experience delivering Owner's Engineer or Lender's Technical Advisor services to external clients
Strong background in data centers, industrial plants, processing facilities, or large infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience setting up advisory or engineering services, including methodologies and governance
Experience interfacing with EPC contractors, investors, banks, and financial institutions
Strong understanding of European and UK construction markets, standards, and contracting frameworks (e.g., FIDIC)
Established professional network with potential OE service clients
Willingness to travel within Europe and the UK as required (estimated 30-50%)

Skills

High level of technical authority combined with independent advisory mindset
Strong commercial awareness and ability to support revenue generation
Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and communication skills
Deep understanding of project governance, risk management, and lender/investor requirements
Ability to build services from concept through execution and scale them sustainably
High standards of integrity, objectivity, and professional ethics expected of an Owner's Engineer

At Intertek, we recognise the value of AI and encourage the responsible use of innovative technologies in the workplace. During assessments and interviews, however, we ask candidates not to use AI tools to generate responses on their behalf, as our aim is to gain a genuine understanding of each candidate's own knowledge, experience, judgement and communication skills.

Where there are reasonable grounds to believe a candidate has used AI to misrepresent their abilities or knowledge, we may ask them to demonstrate their work and may end the recruitment process.

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