Project Engineer - Water

Environmental Protection UK; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the water industry is seeking two Project Engineers to manage and coordinate non-infrastructure projects. The role involves ensuring efficient project costs, maintaining client relationships, and delivering effective plant designs. Applicants should have a relevant engineering qualification and substantial knowledge of water treatment processes.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification is mandatory.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes is vital.
• Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance.
• Assist with the Project Management strategy and maintain good client relationships.
• Monitor subcontract performance and contribute to risk and opportunity schedules.

Skills

Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes

Knowledge of various conditions of contract, especially NEC

Working knowledge of all relevant H&S legislation and CDM

Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects

Experience in supply chain expedition

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Position: Project Engineer - Water (X2)

Location: Staffordshire or Leicestershire

Salary Guide: £40,000 - £55,000 Plus Car/Allowance and Excellent Benefits

Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry, delivering a number of water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects for Severn Trent Water. They are looking to recruit two Project Engineers to help deliver projects in Leicestershire and Staffordshire.

You will report to the Project Manager and assist the Project/Construction Manager in coordinating an effective and economical plant design and procurement strategy; ensuring information is issued on time to enable construction, commissioning, and operation in line with the Contract Programme; and providing cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations.

The 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 and 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
• Produce Procurement packages
• 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 takeover documentation
• Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progress of quality solutions
• Evaluate innovative solutions and processes
• Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis
• Ensure designs are developed to be safe to construct, commission, operate, and maintain

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Engineering qualification
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
• Knowledge of various conditions of contract, especially NEC
• Working knowledge of all relevant H&S legislation and CDM
• Ideally working towards professional recognition with a chartered body
• Experience in delivering multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience in supply chain expedition