Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Sandown

MWH Treatment; Yaverland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer to join the Sandown Project delivery team. You will support the Project/Construction Manager in coordinating design, procurement and construction to meet programme targets.

The role requires strong contract knowledge, cost control and proactive communication with clients and suppliers to deliver safe, efficient and compliant project outcomes. This position emphasizes collaboration and risk management.

Qualifications

• Essential: Basic engineering background and contract knowledge.
• HNC minimum in engineering/technical field required.
• Experience with water and wastewater processes is advantageous.
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge important.
• Collaboration and proactive problem solving expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and procurement strategies to align with programme.
• Assist management in cost data forecasts and variations.
• Ensure timely payment applications and contract reviews.
• Maintain client relationships and liaise with subcontractors.
• Produce progress reports and update the project programme.
• Support risk and opportunity schedules monthly.
• Ensure safety, quality and timely project completion.

Skills

Contract Management

Governance

Budgeting and cost control

Risk Opportunities and issue mgmt

Project Planning

Digital Delivery

Procurement

Solutions development

Client stakeholder mgmt

Resource management

Change management

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Engineering/ Technical qualification

HNC minimum

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer working on our Sandown Project.

You will report directly to the M & E Manager and you will assist the 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

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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 backgroundWorking knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NECEngineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) requiredExperience of supply chain expeditionKnowledge of water and waste water treatment processesCDM & Health & Safety knowledgeDesirableRelevant professional qualification an advantageCollaborative approachTechnical Competencies: Skilled1. Contract Management2. Governance3. Budgeting and cost control4. Risk, Opportunities and issue management5. Project Planning (schedule)6. Digital Delivery7. Procurement (negotiations and management)8. Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)9. Client, stakeholder and conflict management10. Resource management11. Change management12. Quality managementBehavioural competencies: Skilled1. Communication2. Collaboration3. Client Focus4. Striving for Results5. Integrity, Trust and Respect6. Coaching and Providing Feedback7. Leadership