Position: Project Engineer - Water

Location: Thames Water Region

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Plus Car/Allowance & Package

The Role:

Our client is a Tier 1 D&B Contractor operating predominantly in the water industry who have been awarded a programme of work to deliver non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects for Thames Water and the are recruiting for a Project Engineer to help deliver these projects.

You will report directly to the Project 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

Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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

Experience:

• Electrical or Mechanical engineering background
• Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
• Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
• Experience of supply chain expedition
• Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes
• CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
• Relevant professional qualification an advantage (Desirable)