Project Engineer

South East Water; Snodland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Holiday entitlement

Flexible leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Investment Delivery Directorate. You will prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor engineering projects in Civils or MEICA, working closely with clients and project managers.

The role requires Chartered or working toward CEng, a degree in engineering, and a UK driving licence, with strong knowledge of CDM 2015 and NEC contracts. Excellent communication and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in an engineering discipline.
• Chartered or working towards CEng.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer in water distribution or similar.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and its application to projects.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and their application.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and represent them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Assign responsibilities and support the project team.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers and other participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the project.

Skills

Chartered or working towards CEng

Excellent communication

Time management

Driving licence (UK)

Education

A degree, HNC or HND in an engineering discipline

Job description

Project Engineer – Investment Delivery Directorate

Summary: Are you an engineer who thrives on variety, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants a career that fits around your life—not the other way around? We have an opportunity for Project Engineers in Civils or MEICA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Interact daily with clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Assign responsibilities and support the project team.
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project managers and other participants to provide assistance and technical support.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders about their needs and goals for the project.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in an engineering discipline.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership (CEng).
• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer.
• Experience in a water distribution or similar industrial background.
• A strong understanding of CDM 2015 and its application to projects.
• A strong understanding of the various NEC contracts and their application.
• Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

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