Senior Project Engineer EC&I

Altrad; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical, Control and Instrumentation

Senior Project Engineer - Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Hybrid - Home, Warrington (office) and Reading (site)

Contract type: Permanent

Start Date: TBD Depending on clearance

Salary: Competitive

We are the leading provider of infrastructure services.

At Altrad, we transform our nation's critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.

Join a Leading Organisation in the Nuclear Industry

Role summary:

The Nuclear defence sector in the UK is vital for maintaining National security and strategic stability. It offers dynamic and challenging career opportunities for individuals committed to contributing to the country's defence and security. The sector seeks talented professionals dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and operational excellence. Due to an exciting new project, an opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Project Engineer with experience in EC&I systems who will be responsible for the management of design during the pre-construction phase then the management of installation and testing during the construction phase.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead a multi-disciplined EC&I Engineering Team.
2. Support the project manager(s) with the definition of programmes and budgets.
3. Support the Project Manager in management of Consultant and Contractors.
4. Work closely with the Engineering and BIM design team.
5. Support the project manager(s) with monitoring and reporting of project performance and change management.
6. Support the Project Managers with budget/estimate, schedule, scope(s) of work, specifications, O&M documentation.
7. Support the project optioneering process.
8. Review and accept/challenge Engineering drawings and documentation.
9. Manage detailed design activities in accordance with ABL and client standards.
10. Carry out technical assessment/approval of contractors work instruction/method statements/risk assessments.
11. Manage the procurement and delivery of equipment and materials, including the review and technical approval of specifications, purchase requisitions, acceptance criteria, supplier documentation and validation of performance.
12. Provide technical supervision of construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent.
13. Manage the technical query process.
14. Specify and provide technical supervision of commissioning and/or decommissioning.
15. Liaise and consult with stakeholders throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
16. Comply with all Environment, Health, Safety, Security and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments and support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality on Site.
17. Chair and minute review meetings with designers and contractors.
18. Preparation and delivery of engineering presentations.
19. Respond to technical queries and resolve engineering problems.
20. Line manage and appraise site managers and supervisors.
21. Strive for efficient delivery via initiatives such as "right first time" and "fit for purpose".
22. Collate, manage and report KPI data - programme, cost, change, quality.

Project Interfaces:

1. Framework contractors.
2. ABL supervisors and site managers.
3. Consultant design team.
4. Site stakeholders.
5. Equipment manufacturers.
6. Project management, commercial, cost, project controls, risk.

Qualifications:

1. Qualification to degree level or HNC/HND with relevant experience in an EC&I Engineering discipline.
2. Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status or working towards.
3. 18th edition qualification (desirable).
4. ATEX directive training.
5. Formal H&S qualification e.g. IOSH managing safely and/or SMSTS or CCNSG.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. 5 years recent experience in an equivalent role.
2. Project Engineering of EC&I work packages, including office based pre-construction activities, site implementation/integration, within an industrial highly regulated environment.
3. Working fully autonomously and/or as part of a team.
4. Experience managing and implementing Electrical Safe Systems of Work.
5. Compliance with legislation and standards in a highly regulated industry.
6. Production of technical documentation e.g. technical reports, EC&I technical submissions.
7. Experience coordinating the design and installation of LV Electrical systems.
8. Experience coordinating the design and installation of large Switchboards and Transformers.
9. Experience coordinating the design and installation of large HV & LV Buss bar systems.
10. Experience coordinating the design and installation of Fire alarm systems.
11. Strong PC skills - MS Office, drafting tools, document databases, specialist Engineering design tools.
12. Diplomatic and considered communication traits with a range of stakeholders.
13. Experience in the delivery of EHS site inductions.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

1. Experience coordinating the design and installation of large BMS/SCARDA systems.
2. Experience coordinating the design and installation of large Data systems.
3. Experience coordinating the design and installation of Security/access control systems.
4. Experience as an Electrical Appointed Person.
5. Experience of highly regulated sign off and witnessing procedures.
6. Nuclear and/or Defence experience.
7. Awareness and knowledge of EC&I interfaces with Mechanical installations.

Why Join Us?

1. Work on high-impact projects within a leading organisation at the forefront of the nuclear industry.
2. Competitive salary and benefits package.
3. Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
4. Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.