Project Engineer - Mechanical

MWH Treatment Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering company is seeking a Project Engineer to strengthen their Delivery team. The successful candidate will manage project costs, maintain effective client relationships, and assist with project management strategies. Candidates should have a minimum HNC qualification, experience in supply chain expedition, and a solid understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes. This role is crucial for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, promoting a positive and collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Basic engineering background and knowledge of various conditions of contract.
• Experience in supply chain expedition.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed the tender allowance.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Assist in the production of project documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Contract Management

Communication

Collaboration

Budgeting and cost control

Risk management

Client Focus

Education

Technical qualification (HNC minimum)

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer based in Manchester and surrounding areas.

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
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
• 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

Qualifications

Basic engineering background, working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC, engineering/ technical qualification (HNC minimum), experience of supply chain expedition, knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, CDM & Health & Safety knowledge.

Desirable: 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