At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in the water sector, ensuring effective design and procurement strategies.
- Company: Join a dynamic design and build company with a strong focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Hybrid working available with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by upgrading essential water supply facilities for communities.
- Qualifications: Engineering background with knowledge of contracts and water treatment processes.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Position
- Mechanical Project Engineer
- Location
- Winchester with hybrid working available
- Salary
- £55-60k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package
- Company Overview
Our client is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector, employing over 1,400 staff across eight regional centres.
They support long‑term frameworks in the water sector and increasingly work in joint ventures and alliances.
Project Overview
Multi‑million‑pound upgrade to an existing Water Supply Works located near Winchester, a critical Southern Water facility that supplies drinking water to approximately 250,000 homes.
Role Summary
You will report directly to the MEICA Manager and collaborate with the Project Director to coordinate an effective and economical plant design and procurement strategy, ensure timely information flow for construction and commissioning, and provide cost data for forecasts and variation evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Ensure project costs do not exceed the tender or varied allowance.
- Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date.
- Complete and submit contract reviews and monthly forecasts 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.
- Maintain a positive, solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
- Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progress of quality solutions.
- Evaluate innovative solutions and processes.
- Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis.
- Ensure designs are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain.
- Complete the capitalisation process.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Basic engineering background.
- Working knowledge of various conditions of contract, especially NEC.
- Engineering/Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required.
- Experience of supply chain expedition.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
- CDM & Health & Safety knowledge.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant professional qualification an advantage.
- Collaborative approach.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Car/car allowance (level dependent).
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
- Contribution pension scheme.
- Life assurance, health insurance.
- Private medical insurance and many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, kids pass etc.
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Mechanical Project Engineer in Winchester employer: Lanesra Technical Recruitment
Lanesra Technical Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the water industry. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement, ensuring our team members are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge. Located in the UK, our focus on health and safety compliance not only fosters a secure working environment but also contributes to meaningful projects that positively impact communities.
Contact Details:
Lanesra Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team
