Project Engineer

What you will be doing:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with current statutory requirements.
• Provide coverage in the absence of the Project Manager, managing the day‑to‑day operation of the site when required.
• Be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns shall have.
• Review, prepare and submit detailed Method Statements and Risk Assessments prior to work activities commencing.
• Ensure the project is delivered in line with quality procedures, including FAT, SAT, ITRs, pipe pressure testing, hydrostatic tank testing and commissioning.
• Prepare and submit project handover files including O&M Manuals, Safety Files and As‑Constructed Drawings.
• Engage with suppliers and the subcontract chain to select vendors and support equipment selection and procurement.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.
• Monitor progress on-site to ensure delivery in line with the works programme, adjusting workflow as necessary to achieve or better the completion date.
• Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through CPD, showing eagerness to learn while mentoring and training junior staff.

Who we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar role, preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Minimum of a Level 7 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• An interest in developing a career within an industry-leading organisation.
• Ability to engage with suppliers and sub-contractors at procurement stage and in the delivery of their scope of supply during contract delivery.
• Ability to use own initiative, problem solve and adjust as issues arise during project delivery.
• Good working knowledge of MS packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good working knowledge in the use of GPS, total station and CAD.
• Full driving licence