Project Engineer

MWH Treatment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer to join their dynamic Delivery team. This role, based in Coleshill with hybrid working options, involves coordinating effective plant design and procurement strategies. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure project costs are controlled and deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment for professional growth and innovation in the water sector.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background with knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Experience in contract management and budgeting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs are managed and applications for payment are timely.
• Assist in project management and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Basic engineering background

Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes

Communication

Collaboration

Client Focus

Budgeting and cost control

Contract Management

Risk management

Project Planning

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum)

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

About The Role

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer based at Coleshill 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:

1. Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
2. Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date
3. Ensure contract reviews, monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time
4. Maintain good client relationships at all levels
5. Assist with the Project Management strategy
6. Establish and maintain the contract filing systems
7. Assist in the production of the contract programme; monitor programme and produce progress reports
8. Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals
9. Manage subcontractors and suppliers and their contracts and programmes
10. Manage subcontract packages and ensure they are delivered in line with the master programme
11. Develop programmes for project packages on MS Project or other project management softwares used by the business
12. Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues
13. Monitor subcontract performance
14. Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take over documentation
15. Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
16. Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
17. 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
18. 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.
19. Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
20. Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing of quality solutions
21. Evaluate innovative solutions and processes
22. Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis
23. Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain
24. Complete the capitalisation process

About You

Essential:

1. Basic engineering background
2. Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
3. Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
4. Experience of supply chain expedition
5. Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes (transferable skills from other industries can be considered)
6. CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
7. MS Project (or willingness to learn and use)
8. Proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Desirable

1. Relevant professional qualification an advantage
2. Collaborative approach

Technical Competencies: Skilled

1. Contract Management
2. Governance
3. Budgeting and cost control
4. Risk, Opportunities and issue management
5. Project Planning (schedule)
6. Digital Delivery
7. Procurement (negotiations and management)
8. Solutions development (pre-construction / design development)
9. Client, stakeholder and conflict management
10. Resource management
11. Change management
12. Quality management
13. Mechanical equipment and installation background is preferred

Behavioural competencies: Skilled

1. Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Client Focus
4. Striving for Results
5. Integrity, Trust and Respect
6. Coaching and Providing Feedback
7. Leadership

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

Packages include -

1. A competitive salary
2. Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
3. Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
4. 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
5. Contribution Pension scheme
6. Life Assurance
7. Health Insurance
8. Private Medical Insurance
9. And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc