Project Engineer - Electrical

MWH Treatment Limited; Falmer; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to strengthen their Delivery team. Located in Burham with hybrid working conditions, the role involves coordinating effective plant design and managing client relationships. Candidates should have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in contract management and supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background.
• Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC.
• Experience in supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender allowance.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Assist in the production of the contract programme.
• Monitor subcontract performance.

Skills

Contract Management

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

MWH Treatment are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with an Electrical Project Engineer based at Burham with hybrid working available.

You will report directly to the Project Manager and you will assist the Proposal/ Project / Construction 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.

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 and MWH Treatment 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

Essential

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

Desirable

Relevant professional qualification an advantage

Technical Competencies

1. Contract Management
2. Governance
3. Budgeting and cost control
4. Risk, Opportunities and issue management
5. Project Planning (schedule)
6. Digital Delivery
7. Procurement (negotiations and management)
8. Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)
9. Client, stakeholder and conflict management
10. Resource management
11. Change management
12. Quality management

Behavioural competencies

1. Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Client Focus
4. Striving for Results
5. Integrity, Trust and Respect
6. Coaching and Providing Feedback
7. Leadership