Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000

Job description

Our water sector contractor client is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Delivery team based at Knapps Mill WTW in Christchurch with hybrid working available.

Key skills required for this role:

You will report directly to the Project Manager and assist the Senior Project Engineer/Construction Manager in coordinating an effective and economic plant design and procurement strategy; ensuring information is issued in time to enable construction, commissioning, and putting to work in line with the Contract Programme; provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance.
• Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date.
• Ensure contract reviews and monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Assist with the Project Management strategy.
• Establish and maintain the contract filing systems.
• Assist in the production of the contract programme; monitor programme and produce progress reports.
• Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues.
• Monitor subcontract performance.
• Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and takeover documentation.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences, associations, and groups to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training, and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and company while maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships.
• Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progress of quality solutions.
• Evaluate innovative solutions and processes.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis.
• Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate, and maintain.
• Complete the capitalization process.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications:

• Basic engineering background.
• Working knowledge of various conditions of contract, especially NEC.
• Experience of supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge.

What MWH offers:

• Salary £40-55k depending on experience.
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Life Assurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• And many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass, etc.