[Hiring] Owner's Engineering Services External Advisor @Intertek

Role Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 requirements.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Company Description

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.

If you use assistive technology and require adjustments during the selection process, please let us know so we can accommodate you.