Project Engineer

Colloide; Limavady; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee project delivery in the water and energy sectors. The successful candidate will collaborate with design engineers and project teams to ensure quality outcomes. Candidates must have a relevant degree and prior experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role is suitable for those eager to contribute to impactful projects while embracing flexibility in travel across the UK and Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline (mechanical or similar).
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in MS Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and manage project delivery activities.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project specifications are met.
• Manage contracts, including compensation events and invoicing.

Skills

MS Applications

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Specification

Job Title:Project Engineer

Reports to:Lead Projects Manager

Location:Limavady, Northern Ireland

The post holder may also be required to travel to the UK to ensure the needs of the business are met.

Candidates successful after shortlisting will be invited for a face-to-face interview at our Limavady Office

Job Purpose

The Project Engineer will be required to plan, resource and manage all project delivery activities aiming to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality. The post holder will also be required to work with other engineers to deliver bespoke equipment and control systems to meet project specifications within the water and energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Project Responsibilities

• Work with the Commercial Team to draw up individual project plans and budgets and ensure milestones are being met
• Source suppliers based on the bill of materials and engineering specifications provided. Liaising with design engineers on suitable alternatives/variations when required
• Purchase equipment ensuring compliance to budget and company procedures
• Distribute documentation and drawings to subcontractors to ensure the correct revision is available for fabrication or assembly
• Regular visits to Subcontractors premises to co-ordinate and review production. Liaising with design team to ensure specifications are met and quality checks carried out prior to handover
• Ensure FAT tests/quality checks are performed, documented and snags cleared prior to products leaving for site
• Co-ordinate site preparation activities to include site surveys, haulage requirements, health & safety documentation, lifting equipment, labour resources, commissioning, testing, and client handover
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned projects, following the document control process
• Cooperate and communicate with clients and other project participants to interpret their needs and requirements and present solutions/options on an ongoing basis
• Contract management including producing and responding to compensation events, early warning notices and compensation quotes
• Provide the finance team with reports on invoicing and extra costs associated with the project
• Manage on site H&S, Environmental and Quality - working alongside the company SHEQ Manager
• Manage overall quality control of project and report as required on project status

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline (mechanical or similar)
• Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience in a similar role
• A full current driving licence and access to a car. Consideration will be given to alternative travelling proposals in respect of applicants with a disability who cannot hold a licence.
• Proficient in MS Applications: Word, Excel, Outlook, Project
• Ability to work locally in Limavady Head Office

Personal Specification

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable as the role will involve travel, the majority of which will be in the UK and Ireland.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in working in water and wastewater industry
• NEC Contractual awareness
• Experience working in fabrication environment

This is the specification of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the company to periodically examine staff job descriptions and to update them to ensure that they continue to relate to the job. It is the aim of the company to reach agreement to reasonable changes following discussion with the post holder.