Project Engineer

MWH Treatment; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer to join the Delivery team at site locations Brancote or Mansfield, with hybrid working options. You will report to the Project Manager and support the Project/Construction Manager in coordinating designs, procurement and cost control in line with the Contract Programme.

You will help prepare monthly forecasts, contract reviews and progress reports, liaise with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure timely OM manuals and handover

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background required.
• Knowledge of NECE and other contract conditions.
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate effective design and procurement strategy with the Project/Construction Manager.
• Ensure applications for payment are submitted on time and costs stay within tender allowances.
• Produce monthly forecasts and maintain contract review processes.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Assist in production of contract programme and progress reports.
• Provide data for timely OM manuals and documentation on take over.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management on design and procurement issues.
• Monitor subcontract performance and risk/opportunity schedules monthly.
• Contribute to capitalisation and ensure safe-to-construct designs.

Skills

Contract management

Budgeting

Risk management

Project planning

Collaboration

Client/stakeholder management

Supply chain expeditions

Digital delivery

Leadership

Communication

Education

HNC minimum

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer based at site (Locations: Brancote or Mansfield) with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Project Manager and you will assist the Project / Construction Manager in co-ordinating 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, 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:

Basic engineering backgroundWorking knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NECEngineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) requiredExperience of supply chain expeditionKnowledge of water and waste water treatment processesCDM & Health & Safety knowledgeDesirableRelevant professional qualification an advantageCollaborative approach

Technical Competencies: Skilled1. Contract Management2. Governance3. Budgeting and cost control4. Risk, Opportunities and issue management5. Project Planning (schedule)6. Digital Delivery7. Procurement (negotiations and management)8. Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)9. Client, stakeholder and conflict management10. Resource management11. Change management12. Quality management

Behavioural competencies: Skilled1. Communication2. Collaboration3. Client Focus4. Striving for Results5. Integrity, Trust and Respect6. Coaching and Providing Feedback7. Leadership