Package Manager

Costain; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Engineer to support the preconstruction and procurement team in Plymouth. This role involves managing procurement and onboarding of subcontractors for a key infrastructure project, requiring a degree or equivalent and experience in highly regulated environments. The candidate must possess strong technical knowledge and IT skills. Flexibility in remote working and site visits is offered, with a focus on compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering or project management.
• Experience on a major project or in a highly regulated environment.
• An awareness of the procurement process and a willingness to learn.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.
• IT competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• 3-4 years professional experience in engineering/project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of sub-contract scopes.
• Assist with the procurement and selection of contractors.
• Responsible for the onboarding and mobilisation of the contractor.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment policies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Procurement process knowledge

Construction techniques

IT competence (MS Word, Excel)

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Document control system

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support the preconstruction and procurement team for an upcoming construction project, with potential to grow into a future role on the main construction works.

CosMott JV (Costain and Mott McDonald) are providing expertise to support a large infrastructure upgrade programme at Devonport Royal Dockyard. This contributes towards meeting the MOD's future long-term requirements in relation to both its warship and submarine programmes.

As the Project Engineer, you will support the Preconstruction project manager in the procurement and onboarding of multiple subcontractors for the entire project including, the main works contractor, subcontractors and specialist subcontractors for the enabling works. These procurement activities will need to ensure that successful procurement of contractors takes into consideration that the works will be taking place in a highly regulated environment, in close proximity to a number of key stakeholders and must ensure that the successful companies are competent to operate in this environment. In addition to procurement activities, the successful candidate will support the Design Project Manager as required.

This role is based remotely, with some flexibility on when and how often visits to site are made. The role is primarily a full-time role, but this can be discussed. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of sub-contract scopes as well as the main works scope (for a D&B contract)
• Assist with the procurement, selection and onboarding of contractors and subcontractors to complete the work scopes.
• Once a main contractor has been awarded the contract, you will be responsible for the onboarding and mobilisation of the contractor, this will include but not be limited to, the development of the construction phasing, logistics, laydown areas, stakeholder interface and construction planning works, as well as design related activities.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the project's operations and ensure that the tender process and design reflect these.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering or project management (or equivalent experience)
• Experience at a similar level on a major project or in a highly regulated environment.
• An awareness of the procurement process and a willingness to learn and gain experience.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.
• IT competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Would suit an engineer / project manager with 3-4 years professional experience seeking commercial and preconstruction exposure

Desirable

• Experience working in a nuclear environment.
• NEC3/4 contract experience.
• Working towards accredited membership at a relevant professional institution (ICE, CIOB etc.).

About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

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