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

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.

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 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.