Project Engineer - Water

Position: Project Engineer Location: Derby or Warwickshire (flexible across the region) with hybrid working available Salary: £40-55k (Neg DOE), car/allowance (dependent upon level) and excellent benefits package Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: They are delivering on behalf of Severn Trent Water one of the largest and most varied water infrastructure improvement programmes in the UK. Based within the Severn Trent Region, you will form an integral part of the project delivery team. They are looking to strengthen their Delivery team with a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer (Electrical bias) over 3 sites Burntwood, Brancote and Lutterworth. 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 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 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 Develop procurement, and installation programmes on MS Project (training will be provided on how to use the software if not used before) and continue monitoring and updating them with the project manager and project team. Draft subcontracts together with the QSs and manage deliver and administer the contracts Review supply chain designs Experience: Engineering background Engineering/Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required Experience of supply chain expedition Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes (preferred) CDM & Health & Safety knowledge Relevant professional qualification an advantage Collaborative approach Technical Competencies: Contract Management Governance Budgeting and cost control Risk, Opportunities and issue management Project Planning (schedule) Digital Delivery Procurement (negotiations and management) Solutions development (pre- construction / design development) Client, stakeholder and conflict management Resource management Change management Quality management Behavioural competencies: Communication Collaboration Client Focus Striving for Results Integrity, Trust and Respect Coaching and Providing Feedback Leadership Packages includes: A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc Key words: Project Engineer Project Engineering Project Delivery Contracts Engineer Mechanical Electrical M&E ICA MEICA Civil Civils Construction Contracts Contractual Procurement Planning Project Management Commissioning Contract Management IChemE NEC Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Clean Water Wastewater Sewage Clean Water Utilities Infrastructure Power Sector Power Generation Energy Renewables Process Industries Process Sector