Project Engineer

AndersElite; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services firm is seeking a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer to be based in Lutterworth. The role offers hybrid working options and involves assisting the Project Manager in cost management and plant design. Candidates should have an engineering background and knowledge of NEC contract conditions. Responsibilities include managing project costs, ensuring timely contract reviews, and maintaining client relationships. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background.
• Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC.
• Experience of supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes.
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance.
• Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date.
• Assist with the Project Management strategy.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Budgeting and cost control

Client Focus

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Engineering/Technical qualification (HNC minimum)

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer based at Lutterworth with hybrid working available and a scope of permanent or freelance work. You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and you will assist the Project 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

• 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 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

About The Candidate

Essential:

• Basic engineering background
• Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
• Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
• Experience of supply chain expedition
• Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification an advantage
• Collaborative approach

Technical Competencies: Skilled

• Contract Management
• Governance
• Budgeting and cost control
• Risk, Opportunities and issue management
• Project Planning (schedule)
• Digital Delivery
• Procurement (negotiations and management)
• Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)
• Client, stakeholder and conflict management
• Resource management
• Change management
• Quality management

Behavioural competencies: Skilled

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client Focus
• Striving for Results
• Integrity, Trust and Respect
• Coaching and Providing Feedback
• Leadership

What we offer

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