Project Engineer - Mechanical

MWH Treatment Limited
Brighton
1 day ago
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We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer based at Burham.


You will report directly to the Project Manager and you will assist the Project / Construction Manager in coordinating 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


Key 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
  • In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
  • 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
  • Complete the capitalisation process

Essential Qualifications

  • Basic 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 wastewater treatment processes
  • CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
  • Collaborative approach

Desirable Qualifications

  • Relevant professional qualification an advantage

Technical Competencies

  • 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

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Client Focus
  • Striving for Results
  • Integrity, Trust and Respect
  • Coaching and Providing Feedback
  • Leadership


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