Overview

We are looking for a Project Engineer to support the preconstruction and procurement team for an upcoming construction project, with potential to grow into a future role on the main construction works. This role is based remotely, with some flexibility on when and how often visits to site are made. The role is primarily a full-time role, but this can be discussed. Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of sub-contract scopes as well as the main works scope (for a D&B contract)
• Assist with the procurement, selection and onboarding of contractors and subcontractors to complete the work scopes.
• Once a main contractor has been awarded the contract, be responsible for onboarding and mobilisation of the contractor, including the development of construction phasing, logistics, laydown areas, stakeholder interface and construction planning works, as well as design related activities.
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability Policies, processes and statutory requirements as they affect the project’s operations and ensure that the tender process and design reflect these.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree level/HNC/HND qualification in Civil Engineering or project management (or equivalent experience)
• Experience at a similar level on a major project or in a highly regulated environment.
• An awareness of the procurement process and a willingness to learn and gain experience.
• Technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice.
• IT competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).
• Would suit an engineer / project manager with 3-4 years professional experience seeking commercial and preconstruction exposure

Desirable

• Experience working in a nuclear environment.
• NEC3/4 contract experience.
• Working towards accredited membership at a relevant professional institution (ICE, CIOB etc.).

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that discloses they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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