Graduate/Project Engineer

Narro; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Inverness seeks a non-Chartered Engineer with relevant post-graduation experience. The role involves project management, design preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have an MEng or BEng degree and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Actively training towards chartered membership of a professional institution.
• Ability to manage small projects with modest supervision.

Responsibilities

• Management of projects and assigned staff.
• Prepare design calculations following procedures.
• Monitor project profitability and prepare fee quotations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Health & Safety Awareness

Education

MEng or BEng degree

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

A non-Chartered Engineer with relevant post-graduation experience working under the direction of a Section Leader.

General Requirements and Attributes for Role

• MEng or BEng degree.
• Commitment to personal development and training.
• Actively training towards chartered membership of a professional institution.
• Ability to manage small projects with modest supervision.
• Ability to exercise engineering judgement and make independent decisions (Project Engineer).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of projects and the staff assigned to them.
• Resourcing and work planning - assist Section Leader with weekly coordination.
• Design - prepare design calculations following the Office Manual procedures.
• Training - take responsibility for personal training and adhere to the ICE Approved Training Scheme under the guidance of the Delegated Engineer.
• Health & Safety - understand risks associated with site visits, ensure appropriate PPE, asbestos awareness training, and health & safety certification. Prepare risk assessments as needed.
• Commercial Awareness - monitor project profitability, prepare fee quotations and claims as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing weekly workload reports.
• Maintain resourcing data in Workspace.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Perform structural design work as required.
• Conduct inspections as needed (Project Engineer).
• Monitor financial performance and discuss reports monthly with the Section Leader.
• Maintain professional development and stay updated on technical and legislative changes.
• Contribute to company profitability and external client relationships.
• Participate in project and practice decision-making.
• Report technical and welfare issues to the Section Leader and on Project Owner reports.
• Work independently and as part of a team professionally and efficiently.
• Assist in training junior staff (Project Engineer).
• Ensure timely invoicing of fees for responsible projects.

Project Owner Responsibilities

• Discuss conceptual/feasibility design aspects.
• Plan, supervise, and manage projects ensuring quality service.
• Ensure design compliance with CDM Regulations regarding Health & Safety.
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability.