Position: Mechanical Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Water Location: Southampton Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience) Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominately in the water industry, who are delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for Southern Water and they are recruiting for a Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer for one of their major projects near Southampton. You will report directly to the Project Manager and assist the Project / Construction Manager in co-ordinating 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, monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time Assist with the Project Management strategy 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 take over documentation Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing 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 Undertake design reviews and analysis against submissions from internal and external providers Provide engineering experience and knowledge of mechanical design and installations and ensure adherence against the Southern Water engineering standards Complete the capitalisation process Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Mechanical engineering background Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required Experience of supply chain expedition Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes CDM & Health & Safety knowledge Desirable: Relevant professional qualification an advantage Electrical / Civil knowledge Collaborative approach Previous Southern Water experience beneficial but not essential