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We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer based in the Thames Water region with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Project Manager and 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

• 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 and 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 and 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 while maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
• Work closely with design departments to ensure the timely progression 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 Qualifications

• Basic Electrical or Mechanical engineering background
• Working knowledge of various contractual conditions, especially NEC
• Engineering/Technical qualification (minimum HNC) required
• Experience of supply‑chain expedition
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes
• CDM and Health & Safety knowledge

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification an advantage
• Collaborative approach

Technical Competencies

• Contract Management
• Governance
• Budgeting and cost control
• Risk, opportunities and issue management
• Project planning (schedule)
• Digital delivery
• Procurement (negotiations and management)
• Solutions development (pre‑construction / design development)
• Client, stakeholder and conflict management
• Resource management
• Change management
• Quality management

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Client focus
• Striving for results
• Integrity, trust and respect
• Coaching and providing feedback
• Leadership

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff across eight regional centres, we support six long‑term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances. We believe that people matter and aim to build diverse, inclusive teams that deliver innovative solutions. As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we support veteran transition and run programmes like Mates in Mind to promote mental health in the workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (depending on the job)
• Car or car allowance (depending on the job)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional 5 days available to buy
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and many more benefits

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Construction

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