Position: Project Engineer - Water
Location: Burham WSW (ME1 3YA) with Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £Negotiable, Plus Car/Allowance and Excellent Benefits Package
Our client is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.
They are recruiting for a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer to join their Delivery team based at Burham WSW, Kent with hybrid working available.
You will report directly to the Project Manager and you will 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
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 take over documentation
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/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
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
Experience:
Engineering background (Electrical or Civil)
Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
Experience of supply chain expedition
Knowledge of water treatment processes
CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
Relevant professional qualification an advantage
Collaborative approach
Technical Competencies: Skilled
Contract Management
Governance
Budgeting and cost control
Risk, Opportunities and issue management
Project Planning (schedule)
Digital Delivery
Procurement (negotiations and management)
Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)
Client, stakeholder and conflict management
Resource management
Change management
Quality management
Behavioural competencies: Skilled
Communication
Collaboration
Client Focus
Striving for Results
Integrity, Trust and Respect
Coaching and Providing Feedback
Leadership
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