Resident Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Resident Engineer to oversee the construction of a Subsea Cable Factory Project in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in project management and site supervision, ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in relevant discipline with site supervision and project management.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, or electrical projects.
• Safety Certifications preferred: OSHA, NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct inspections and quality control checks.
• Maintain detailed communication with the design team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree (advantageous)

Tools

Site management software

Eurocode

ASME

IEC

Job description

Roles: Resident Engineer in Mechanical, Electrical Disciplines.

Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

As a Resident Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of civil, mechanical, or electrical infrastructure and structural elements of a Subsea Cable Factory Project in the Port of Nigg.

You will serve as the primary point of contact between contractors, project stakeholders, and engineering teams, ensuring construction activities adhere to design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Oversight: Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
2. Quality Assurance: Conduct inspections and quality control checks, address deviations or deficiencies.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records, progress reports, and communicate project status.
4. Technical Support: Provide technical guidance, resolve engineering issues, interpret specifications.
5. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, consultants, regulatory agencies, community representatives.
6. Change Management: Manage scope, schedule, and budget changes, evaluate impacts, facilitate decisions.
7. Team Communication: Maintain detailed communication with the design team.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering; Master’s advantageous.
• Recognition from accredited programs preferred.

Professional Licensing and Certification

• PE or CEng preferred.
• Safety Certifications: OSHA, NEBOSH, or equivalent.

Experience

• 5-10 years in relevant discipline, with site supervision and project management background.
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure, manufacturing, or electrical projects.
• Proven quality assurance, inspection, and compliance expertise.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of site management software and relevant codes (Eurocode, ASME, IEC).
• Structural analysis, HVAC, plumbing, power systems expertise as applicable.
• Leadership, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.