Project Engineer (Electrical)

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise to help shape and deliver its strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to c.£670m to Costain over 15 years. We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the Framework team and drive quality delivery.

The Electrical Project Engineer will support the successful delivery of electrical engineering and installation activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Engineer, subcontractors and client teams, the role will ensure electrical works are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and in accordance with design, quality and environmental requirements.

The role may involve working across water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.

• Management and review of Design outputs and tender packs
• Produce and update procurement schedule / plan
• Attend design and progress meetings.
• Assist the QS in producing and defining the required scope of works
• Procurement of MEICA process plant
• Undertake technical and commercial bid analysis
• Programming and scheduling
• Review of inspection and test plans
• Off site management of manufacturing phase of process plant orders
• Hold regular progress meetings and obtain manufacturing progress reports
• Support the construction team and attend site as necessary
• Control of site electrical installation activities
• Assist in planning
• Produce / review risk assessment & method statements
• Accept / issue instructions
• Site reporting / record keeping
• Ensure that site installation programme is adhered to or bettered
• Maintain good working relationships with client, sub-contractors and partners
• Ensure completion and take-over of sub-contracts
  

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a Site Engineer, Electrical Engineer or similar construction/site-based role.

• Experience within the UK water or wastewater sector.

• Experience delivering electrical works within a construction, infrastructure, utilities or process environment.
• Understanding of electrical installation, testing and commissioning.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively to programme.
• Competent in producing and maintaining site documentation and records.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical and construction issues

Desirable

• Experience working on AMP programmes or water company projects.

• Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or degree.

• CSCS or equivalent site qualification.

• Temporary Works, SSSTS/SMSTS or similar site-based qualifications.

• Experience with NEC contracts.

• Experience of commissioning and handover of mechanical process equipment.

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