Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer to join their dynamic Delivery team. This role offers the opportunity to work on flagship projects in Leicestershire and extensive work in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You will play a crucial role in coordinating plant design, managing costs, and ensuring timely project delivery while fostering strong client relationships. The company values innovation and professional development, making it an exciting place for individuals eager to grow in their careers while contributing to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in project engineering or contracts engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of cost management and procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating effective plant design and procurement strategies.
• Ensure project costs are managed and payments are made on time.
• Maintain good client relationships and assist with project management.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Client Relationship Management

Procurement Strategy

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with roles for a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer based on one of our flagship schemes in Leicestershire, or on one of our large batches of work in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire with hybrid working available.

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 will include:

• 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 and 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, and 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.