Project Engineer (Water)

ZipRecruiter; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Delivery team. This role involves coordinating plant design and procurement strategies while ensuring timely project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, knowledge of contract conditions, and experience in supply chain management. The position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background required.
• Experience in supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender allowances.
• Maintain good client relationships.
• Assist in producing the contract programme and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Client Focus

Budgeting and Cost Control

Project Planning

Education

Engineering/Technical qualification (HNC minimum)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer (no particular bias) based within our Derby office with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Project Manager and assist in coordinating an effective and economical plant design and procurement strategy, ensuring timely issuance of information to enable construction, commissioning, and operation in line with the Contract Programme. You will also provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowances.
2. Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date.
3. Complete and submit contract reviews and monthly forecasts on time.
4. Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
5. Assist with the Project Management strategy.
6. Establish and maintain contract filing systems.
7. Assist in producing the contract programme, monitor progress, and produce reports.
8. Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals.
9. Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
10. Coordinate with site management on design and procurement issues.
11. Monitor subcontractor performance.
12. Assist in preparing construction completion and takeover documentation.
13. Ensure continuous professional development through external networking, conferences, and groups.
14. Maintain a positive, solution-oriented approach, providing honest feedback.
15. Undertake other duties as reasonably required, consistent with the role's responsibilities.
16. Present a professional image and maintain positive relationships internally and externally.
17. Ensure confidentiality.
18. Work closely with design departments to ensure timely development of quality solutions.
19. Evaluate innovative solutions and processes.
20. Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules monthly.
21. Ensure designs are safe for construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
22. Complete the capitalisation process.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Basic engineering background.
• Working knowledge of various contract conditions, especially NEC.
• Engineering/Technical qualification (HNC minimum).
• Experience in supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge.

Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification.

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

Behavioral Competencies

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

What We Offer

Packages include:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (dependent on job requirements)
• Car or car allowance (dependent on job requirements)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (additional days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits: cycle to work scheme, discounts, Kids Pass, etc.