Quick overview
Job description
We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with an EICA Project Engineer based in the Wigan and Manchester areas with hybrid working available.
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
Key responsibilities will include:
- 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
Essential:
Basic engineering backgroundWorking knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NECEngineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) requiredExperience of supply chain expeditionKnowledge of water and waste water treatment processesCDM & Health & Safety knowledgeDesirableRelevant professional qualification an advantageCollaborative approach
Technical Competencies: Skilled
- 1. Contract Management
- 2. Governance
- 3. Budgeting and cost control
- 4. Risk, Opportunities and issue management
- 5. Project Planning (schedule)
- 6. Digital Delivery
- 7. Procurement (negotiations and management)
- 8. Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)
- 9. Client, stakeholder and conflict management
- 10. Resource management
- 11. Change management
- 12. Quality management
Behavioural competencies: Skilled
- 1. Communication
- 2. Collaboration
- 3. Client Focus
- 4. Striving for Results
- 5. Integrity, Trust and Respect
- 6. Coaching and Providing Feedback
- 7. Leadership
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