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