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Mechanical Project Engineer

PWS Technical Services (UK) Ltd
Ilkeston
1 day ago
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Mechanical Project Engineer
Due to sustained growth, a significant forward order workload and a continued commitment to be at the forefront of the industry, our client is now searching for a talented and motivated Mechanical Project Engineer.
This challenging and exciting Mechanical Project Engineer opportunity requires an individual with a good technical background and demonstrable experience in taking the responsibility for supporting or delivering mechanical engineering installations, sites or projects. Some travel will be required to meet clients, so a full UK driving licence is essential. This position is primarily office based from our clients office near to Ilkeston, with one day a week working at home.
The successful candidate will have the day-to-day responsibility for the safe, timely and profitable delivery of a wide variety of projects and schemes, all running simultaneously at differing stages of completion. This will sometimes include managing site-based teams, and resolving any technical, operational and commercial issues as required.
The Role
Plan, programme and deliver contracts in conjunction with the regional team, internal departments, and subcontractors in accordance with company policy
Take responsibility for all assigned projects, including the review of estimates and designs to ensure buildability, and leading projects with the client from receipt of order to completion
Attend pre-contract and regular site surveys at clients premises, whilst managing key suppliers and sub-contractors (internal and external) to ensure the smooth running of contracts
Inspect works in progress to ensure conformance to QA procedures and specification, and that schemes are delivered in accordance with the correct design, cost and specification
Ensure plans and work breakdown structures (WBS) are prepared for contracts
Attend regular meetings with the contracts team to provide progress reports on projects, and if required, offer proposals or recommendations to enable successful delivery
Provide technical and operational input into estimates for schemes
Ensure the commercial team is provided with all relevant information, documentation and instructions to support contract variations and final accounts submissions for payment
Ensure all projects are planned and executed in accordance with company policy, whilst maintaining the professional and progressive image of the company wherever possible
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner
Help to manage suppliers and sub-contractors to improve safety, performance and profit
The Person
Possessing experience in an installation, project or site role from any area of the mechanical engineering sector
To have assisted in the development and delivery of projects with a diplomatic and pragmatic approach, but also with a hands-on attitude to clients, sub-contractors and teams
To possess first-hand exposure to various contracts, and demonstrate a lead from the front approach
Hold experience of a variety of projects, including multi discipline techniques
Possess an understanding of all stages of the contracting process, coupled with the ability to manage and develop yourself both technically and commercially
Able to identify the requirements of assigned projects to efficiently and effectively produce the most appropriate delivery plan or programme
Correspond and negotiate with clients, suppliers, contractors, site teams and colleagues
Efficiently manage situations when workload presents conflicting demands on time and availability, demonstrating an ability to effectively prioritise and schedule
Monitor, progress and implement controls to ensure tasks are achieved to time, cost and quality
Develop and select effective solutions to project requirements
Communicate facts to stakeholders (internally or externally) in an effective manner
Deliver efficient and effective customer service at all times
Our Client
Our client is a market leading design, installation, maintenance and repair organisation operating at the cutting edge of engineering excellence driven and supported by a passion for innovation. They have continuously diversified and expanded their expertise, enabling them to deliver a huge range of advanced engineering solutions for the Aerospace, Marine, Energy and Automotive sectors, amongst many others. They not only complete projects successfully and to the highest of standards at all times but also adds value to their clients by giving them total support from the beginning to the end of each and every contract.
An attractive basic salary plus extensive benefits package is on offer to the successful candidate, along with longevity and security of work and forward career progression given that our client possesses a significant contract pipeline for the long-term future and is firmly committed to continued growth over the next 5-10 years.

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