We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer or Contracts Engineer based at our Severn Trent, Brancote site.
You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and assist in coordinating effective and economical plant design and procurement strategies. Your role will include ensuring timely information issuance to enable construction, commissioning, and operational handover in line with the Contract Programme, as well as providing cost data for forecasts and variation evaluations.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring project costs do not exceed tender or varied allowances
* Submitting all payment applications on or before due dates
* Completing and submitting contract reviews and monthly forecasts on time
* Maintaining good client relationships at all levels
* Assisting with project management strategies
* Establishing and maintaining contract filing systems
* Producing and monitoring the contract programme and progress reports
* Providing data for the timely production of O&M manuals
* Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, and site management on design and procurement issues
* Monitoring subcontractor performance
* Assisting in the preparation of construction completion and takeover documentation
* Participating in external networking, conferences, and industry groups for professional development
* Maintaining a positive, solution-oriented approach and providing honest feedback
* Undertaking additional duties as reasonably required
* Representing the department professionally in all contacts and maintaining positive relationships
* Ensuring confidentiality
* Working closely with design teams to ensure timely, quality solutions
* Evaluating innovative solutions and processes
* Contributing to risk and opportunity schedules monthly
* Ensuring designs are safe for construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance
* Completing the capitalisation process
Essential qualifications and experience include:
* Basic engineering background
* Working knowledge of various contract conditions, especially NEC
* Engineering/technical qualification (minimum HNC)
* Experience in supply chain expedition
* Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
* CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
Desirable qualifications:
* Relevant professional qualification
Technical competencies:
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:
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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