Project Engineer (DSEAR)

RSE; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

31 days holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

RSE is seeking a Project Engineer (DSEAR) based in Tees Valley, UK. In this permanent role, you will be at the forefront of managing DSEAR projects focusing on Chlorine Gas and Methanol Dosing. Your key duties will include project liaison, directing work to trade operatives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and experience in hazardous environments. RSE offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and extensive benefits including private healthcare and a flexible career development path.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with an engineering background.
• Proven record in a hazardous environment, preferably with chlorine gas or methanol dosing.
• Ability to manage and execute tasks effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients from enquiry to project completion and documentation.
• Direct and control work for operatives and apprentices.
• Ensure compliance with design and construction specifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Innovative thinking

Ability to work in a hazardous environment

Education

Degree / HND / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mechanical engineering tools

Electrical engineering tools

Job description

What Are We Looking For?

Following continued success, our Chemical and Biological Treatment team is looking for a Project Engineer (DSEAR) on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of DSEAR projects, with a focus on Chlorine Gas and Methanol Dosing and managing all aspects of their performance. This role will also include managing and working in hazardous environments.

This position would ideally suit someone with the ambition to take on challenges and deliver results, with the support of an experienced team. You’ll be afforded the opportunity to be at the forefront of engaging with clients for our various frameworks, as well as benefit from access to an in‑house design team to provide technical solutions in real time.

Some of Your Key Duties Include

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation, meeting with clients as required to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling and allocating work to trade operatives & apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.
• Interpret and check drawings, specifications and schedules for all activities, directing works accordingly & prepare final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).
• Early identification and resolution of non-conformance within both the design and construction phase.
• Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.
• Completion of contract documents.
• Management of project quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with internal and client quality systems.
• Input to tender, design and construction programmes including progress updates and reporting.
• Subcontractor liaison, management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.
• Preparation of construction phase health and safety plans for projects with principal contractor responsibility under CDM.

What do you need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working in a hazardous environment, preferable chlorine gas or methanol dosing.
• Proven track record in project management, with an engineering or supervisory background.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day-to-day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication and ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction.
• Innovative thinking, with an ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

What RSE Offer

• Industry-leading salary based on your experience.
• Hybrid working (where applicable).
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday buy / sell scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV / hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.