Project Engineer / Project Manager (Structural Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Sheffield is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager with expertise in structural repairs and bridge building. Responsibilities include project execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The role requires several years of experience in managing structural projects and offers a salary ranging from £40,000 to £55,000 based on experience, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Several years experience as a Project Manager / Project Engineer.
• Experience with structural repairs and bridge building.
• Ability to manage project budgets and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure execution and delivery of projects within budget and schedule.
• Perform project risk analysis and manage risks.
• Hold handover meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Attend to on-site requirements and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project management

Structural steel construction

Risk analysis

Bridge building

Communication

Job description

Overview

Our client is a successful and well-established company. They are looking for a Project Engineer / Project Manager with expertise in structural repairs and/or bridge building. The role is to ensure the successful execution, delivery, and installation of all projects within budget, on time, and to a high degree of quality.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience + Benefits

Requirements

• Several years experience as a Project Manager / Project Engineer dealing with the project management of structural steel construction, bridge building, bridge repairs, structural maintenance or repairs.
• You drive and have your own transport.

Main Responsibilities

• Hold handover meeting with Sales to take formal ownership of projects.
• Understand contractual obligations and identify, evaluate, and execute compensation events considering commercial, design and programme impacts.
• Commence and perform site activities in line with customer requirements.
• Perform project risk analysis, creation, and maintenance of risk register; implement mitigation measures and manage the risk accordingly.
• Identify, create, and approve project specific documentation to support delivery of work scope and produce master document register.
• Attend site as necessary to fully appreciate limitations, restrictions, access, HSE requirements, scaffolding requirements etc.
• Obtain documentation from the customer (drawings, layouts, specifications, programme, RAMS, etc.), and from suppliers (COSHH sheets, RAMS, drawings etc.).
• Ensure qualified, competent, and experienced workforce is available to attend site to perform contracted work scope: site installation of temporary works, permanent equipment, and structures.
• Ensure the following is available to support site operations: Equipment to be installed; Tooling and plant hire (calibrated if applicable).
• Liaise regularly with all project stakeholders via phone calls, meetings, regular reports, conference calls, site attendance: engineering, manufacturing, and Installation Engineer to identify and manage areas of concern, progress, and challenges to ensure successful and timely resolution of issues.
• Attend, participate, and chair weekly project progress meetings and daily maintenance of project action tracker spreadsheet.
• Create, maintain, and manage project performance against milestone dates and KPIs and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify and resolve technical issues relating to challenging projects with support from relevant departments.
• Achieve successful handover completion and secure sign off certificate.
• Perform lessons learned exercise and agree and implement preventive measures for future bids and projects.
• Manage customer expectations to promote repeat business through developing working relationships, regular communication with all internal and external project stakeholders.
• Support other members of the team as required.

Additional information

This role would suit someone who has project managed structural projects; possible job titles include Construction Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Construction Manager, Project Lead, Project Director, Program Manager, Programme Manager, Civil Engineer, etc.