Project Engineer

Melior Associates; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Melior Associates is seeking a Project Engineer for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor in the civils and water sectors. The role will be based in the Southampton region, with opportunities for Electrical, Mechanical or Civils Project Engineers.

You will help deliver construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works, coordinating design, procurement and site activities.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree or diploma.
• CSCS card or equivalent and EUSR Card.
• Experience on water/wastewater plant design, construction and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage design outputs and tender packs.
• Produce and update procurement schedule/plan.
• Attend design and progress meetings.
• Assist the QS in defining the required scope of works.
• Undertake technical and commercial bid analysis.
• Programming and scheduling activities.
• Review inspection and test plans.
• Deputy/off-site management of manufacturing phase of process plant orders.
• Hold regular progress meetings and obtain manufacturing progress reports.
• Support the construction team and attend site as necessary.
• Control site activities and ensure programme adherence.
• Assist in planning and risk assessments.
• Produce/review risk assessments and method statements.
• Site reporting and record keeping.

Skills

Bid analysis

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer working for a Tier 1 civil engineering contractor in the civils and water sectors.

The role will be based in the Southampton region

There are opportunities for experienced Electrical, Mechanical or Civils Project Engineers

The project engineers will help deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works

Responsibilities of the Project Engineer

• Management and review of Design outputs and tender packs
• Produce and update procurement schedule / plan
• Attend design and progress meetings.
• Assist the QS in producing and defining the required scope of works
• Undertake technical and commercial bid analysis
• Programming and scheduling
• Review of inspection and test plans
• Off site management of manufacturing phase of process plant orders
• Hold regular progress meetings and obtain manufacturing progress reports
• Support the construction team and attend site as necessary
• Control site activities
• Assist in planning
• Produce / review risk assessment & method statements
• Accept / issue instructions
• Site reporting / record keeping
• Ensure that site programme is adhered to or bettered
• Maintain good working relationships with client, sub‑contractors and partners
• Ensure completion and take-over of sub‑contracts

Ideal Qualifications and experience of the Project Engineer

• Relevant Degree - Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent
• CSCS card or equivalent. and EUSR Card
• Experience on water/wastewater plant design, construction and procurement