Project Engineer - Water

My client is now looking for Project Engineers with site experience to support the North and South regions respectively with focus on Core planned maintenance project work, reporting to the Regional Project Manager.

Individual project values will typically range between £10k - £1m. Each Project Engineer is likely to deliver between 10 to 20 concurrent projects depending on size and complexity.

The Project Engineer will develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners and promote a team spirit environment.

The role will be supported throughout the project(s) cycle by the Framework teams operating across various functions including Temporary Works, Lifting, SHEQ, Site Assurance & supervision, Commercial.

Accountable for:

Providing whole life oversight and accountability for the successful completion of Maintenance Projects and Services, through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover as required

Management of a portfolio of maintenance projects at varying stages of development

Ensure the supply chain remain compliant with both the Framework Management Plan, Framework HASEMP, and all Site-specific agreed documents

Provide Leadership to create a safety culture to ensure Zero LTI and RIDDOR Incidents.

Responsible for:

Report project and services performance SHEQ, Time and Cost, monthly to allow portfolio performance reviews to be held between the Client and Project Managers

Striving to identify and then deliver efficiencies

Work closely with the PM, Operations Managers , HUB Operations and Design Manager to ensure efficient use of resources, framework efficiencies and customer satisfaction

Identify blockers/issues and ensure that a solution is developed to resolve, and immediately escalate where out of your area of control or influence.

100% SHEQ compliance with the Framework HASEMP, and compliance with the Framework Management plan

Provide challenge, innovation & solutions for continuous improvement to the Framework Leadership Team via the PM

Work in close collaboration with colleague's, teams and clients forming supportive and positive, open relationships.

Arranging handover of the sites from UU operations to the contractor.

Stakeholder management both internal and external

Candidate Specification:

Skills, knowledge, and experience of CDM and Construction Management in the capacity of Principle Contractor

Skills, knowledge, and experience of CDM and Design in both the capacity of Principle Designer (or CDM-C) and designer.

Advanced understanding of the importance of the customer and how to minimise and enhance the impact our works have on them ensuring their needs are accounted for in the delivery of every scheme.

Strong Project Management Skills

Strong Technical understanding of Water and Waste water treatment

Strong People and Leadership Skills

Strong Contract Awareness

Good problem-solving skills, able to provide solutions

Able to prioritise and reprioritise tasks

Good understanding of site delivery and buildability

Track record of delivery of project portfolios

Solid commercial, financial and analytical skills

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability to be able to respond rapidly to unexpected events, having the ability to develop creative solutions to problems

Delivery of key targets and objectives within the limits of available resources

Proven track record of managing different contractual arrangements, competitive tender/partnering/frameworks

Qualifications and Training:

Previous experience preferably in the water industry in a multi-project delivery role

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline

SMSTS qualification