Mechanical Project Engineer

Carrington West; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based contractor is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee complex non-infrastructure projects in the water sector. The ideal candidate should have experience as a Site Manager, managing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring timely completion within budget. This position requires a proactive approach to liaising with engineering, procurement, and stakeholders. Competitive compensation is offered for a 12-month contract in Stafford.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager in the UK Water Sector.
• Experience across delivery and back end of the process.
• Some design experience to discuss and coordinate with design partners.

Responsibilities

• Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes.
• Liaise with client's engineering and operations staff.
• Manage site safety, health and environmental issues.

Skills

Experience as a Site Manager in the UK Water Sector

Project Management Skills

Liaising with Procurement and Stakeholders

Knowledge of UK Water Authorities

Job description

Overview

Role: Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Stafford

Rate: Up to £500 p/d - Umbrella

Duration: 12 months+

Sector: Water/Wastewater

Are you a Project Engineer or with experience in the water/Wastewater sector?

My client is a Contractor looking to strengthen their delivery team for the remainder of the AMP7 funding cycle on their large framework portfolio on behalf of Severn Trent Water, moving into AMP8. The successful Project Engineer's will work with the project managers and construction teams, as well as the sub contractors to ensure the successful on site delivery of complex Non-Infrastructure projects in the water sector. The projects are attached to Wastewater schemes, overseeing packages of work with the aim of improving the quality of discharged Wastewater on a major site near Stafford. Due to the complexities involved, you MUST have experience as a Site Manager in the UK Water Sector, we can consider from a client side or contractor background providing you\'ve worked with projects attached to UK Water Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Outline engineering from inception to completion of schemes utilising in-house resources, site installation and construction personnel
• The timely completion of multiple concurrent projects, safely and within budget
• Liaise with client\'s engineering and operations staff to ensure KPI\'s are met or exceeded within budget constraints
• Attend internal and external review and progress meetings
• Attend site visits/meetings.
• Ascertain preliminary and detailed design/project requirements and solutions
• Prepare estimates and quotations
• Complete contract documentation
• Manage site safety, health and environmental issues
• Co-ordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist sub-contractors, in-house functions, site installations and construction teams
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontractors.
• Attend/undertake factory site and works testing, commissioning and client training
• Compile and collate final contract documentation, "As built" drawings, test sheets etc. for inclusion into operation and maintenance manuals
• Overall responsibility for Profit/Loss on contracts undertaken
• Establishing and agreeing price variations and final accounts

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Manager in the UK Water Sector (client side or contractor background) with projects attached to UK Water Authorities
• Experience across delivery and back end of the process: packaging works, liaising with procurement, stakeholders and sub-contractors
• Some design experience to discuss and coordinate with design partners in a joint venture (not for detailed design)

If interested, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch if successful. Or call Sam on (phone number removed)

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