Required Skills MEICA Water Water Treatment Pre-Construction Planning Technical Documentation CDM Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Principles Instrumentation & Control Systems (ICA) Technical Handover & Knowledge Transfer Cost & Schedule Control (Pre-Construction Phase) NEC WIMES Standards Job Summary Our Client is a well-established contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK. They are currently seeking a Pre-Construction Technical Engineer to join their team in Southeast. As a Pre-Construction Technical Engineer, you will bring proven MEICA expertise and hands-on technical skills to support and guide the project team. You will take the lead in providing detailed technical input during the pre-construction phase of projects, ensuring that all proposed solutions are robust, compliant, and buildable. Experience - Experience of working within the water industry. - Clear understanding of water treatment processes. - Ability to liaise at all levels. - A team player with the ability to co-ordinate project-related activities with clients’ consultants and 3rd parties. - Good organisational skills. - Methodical approach with a clear focus on client, customer, and quality. - Strong leadership qualities and a natural problem solver. - Able to prioritise a varied workload and demonstrate good time management to comply with deadlines. - Able to work in a busy environment under pressure. - Commercial and contract experience. - Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an Engineering related subject, ideally in the field of Mechanical, Electrical/ICA. - Previous experience working in a similar role. - Familiar with programme management and maintenance. - Proficient with IT specifically full Office 365 suite. - Knowledge of health and safety legislation regarding safe work practice. - Understanding the importance of promoting a safety culture on site and in pre-construction. Desirable: - WIMES Standards familiarisation - Knowledge of NEC4 contracts - EUSR Water Hygiene card - 1st Aid trained - Relevant CSCS Card Job Responsibilities Supporting the team in the delivery of the pre-construction phase through to project award. Production of functional & technical documentation and specifications as required to develop the project scope. Ensuring solutions align with client specifications and standards, including CDM and managing the appropriate processes when deviations are necessary. Promote innovative solutions and adopt ‘blue sky’ thinking to challenge the status quo. Provide data to the project Commercial manager / QS in respect to progress and forecasts for the pre-construction phase. Manage suppliers of engineering services across all technical disciplines. Liaise with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project. Liaise with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers, and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress. Developing and reviewing tender documents, both for consultants and construction works. Understanding project risks and co-ordinating mitigation activities. Carrying out Technical Assurance checks and audits of contractor activities and outputs through design phases of projects. Overseeing project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring the pre-construction phase is completed on time and within budget. Identifying and managing change control where required. Troubleshooting with the project team in resolving MEICA related issues that may arise during project execution.