The Opportunity
To drive and manage the MEICA elements (within your discipline area) of various waste water projects for Thames Water. Manage Subcontractors, Designers and feed into the overall delivery of the project, ensuring programme and budgets are constraints are met.
What you will be doing
* Management and assistance in the placement of subcontracts and material orders.
* Interpretation of discipline related drawings.
* Technical expertise in the placement of subcontracts and material orders within your discipline area.
* Vetting of subcontractors, inspecting their production, quality and installation.
* Planning and programming. Supporting the wider Project Team to develop project programmes, prepare short term programmes for specific activities and contribute to regular collaborative planning sessions.
* Maintain quality assurance records in accordance with the Company procedures, including ITPs and vesting.
* Reviewing of subcontractors designs in accordance with TW Standards, for buildability, operation and maintenance.
* Supporting with production of operating and maintenance manuals.
* Attending site progress meetings and production of reports.
* Coordination of MEICA works to support design progress with the Design Manager.
* Inspection of equipment as required at factory and on site including FATs and SATs.
* Advising the Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project.
* Technical assistance to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual disputes if required.
* Client liaison and correspondence.
* Actioning snagging resolution and maintenance repairs during the defect's liability period.
* Site supervision of sub-contractors during critical activities.
* Supporting site commissioning if required.
* Any other duties which may reasonably be requested by management.
* To be aware of and follow the company Business Management System.
What we will be need from you
* Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Qualification.
* CITB 5 Day SMSTS (desirable).
* CSCS Card (desirable).
* EUSR Blue Card (desirable).
* Experience of working in a contractor-based background within the water industry on sewage and water treatment works.
* Understanding of NEC4 condition contract and budget control is also required.
* Self-motivated and can work in a team environment.
* Attention to detail is critical.
* Good communication skills.
* The person must be capable of supervising site staff if required.
* Ideally be knowledgeable in all project engineer/management techniques required in the design and construction of water and/or sewage treatment works.
What we can offer you
* Competitive salary (to be discussed on application)
* Car allowance
* 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
* Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
* Life Assurance
* Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
* 2 days volunteering opportunities
* Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional membership fees
* Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
* Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
* Dental Insurance
* Travel insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions