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MECHANICAL CONTRACT ENGINEER - ENVIRONMENT
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
What you will be doing:
An opportunity has arisen for an mechanically biased Contract Engineer, experienced at working as a key member of a team successfully delivering schemes of varying sizes predominately to the Water Industry in sewage and clean water.
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will work alongside the project delivery team to ensure the design, procurement, financial control and site activities are achieved.
1. Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilizing in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel
2. Delivery of water M&E projects, Pumping Stations and pipework arrangements.
3. Early site investigation works in coordination with the client, design, and project team
4. Production and review of health and safety documentation (risk assessments & method statements / Project management plans).
5. Procurement of materials
6. Attend/undertake factory, site and works testing, commissioning and client training
7. Attendance and input into internal and client design reviews
8. Working closely with the design team to gather all required information, participate in regular design reviews and Hazard Studies to develop the best solution
9. Involvement with cost to complete / budget reviews with the project delivery teams
10. Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors
11. Involvement with preparation of client quotations assisting the tendering team with pricing and durations.
12. Assistance with the evaluation and submission of claims for variation works
13. Liaison with site manager and site teams to ensure work is completed to programme, budget and quality
14. Developing Inspection and Test Plans and ensuring they are completed as the scheme progresses
15. Innovation whilst maintaining compliance to current standards
16. Preparation & management of project programmes
17. Proactive approach to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety performance
18. To work with the team to develop and close out all contract documentation such as, “As built” drawings, Commissioning Manuals and Operation and Maintenance Manuals
About You:
19. An industry applicable electrical ONC/HNC/ or NVQ equivalent
20. Proven experience within the Water Industry
21. Chemical dosing experience desirable but not essential
22. Commercial and contractual awareness
23. Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Project
24. Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
25. Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required
26. Organized, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence
27. Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
28. Excellent communication skills (email/phone/face to face)
29. Commitment to the provision of excellent customer service
30. Proven influencing and negotiation skills to both internal and external stakeholders
31. Experience of leading and managing functions where required
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £ billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Our benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.
We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business please contact
Additional Information:
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.
Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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