Project Engineer in Leeds

Pennine Refrigeration Services Limited, part of the Unitech Industries Limited Group of Companies, have a vacancy for a Project Engineer. Primary work hours are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, specific work hours will depend on business needs; in some instances, weekend work may be required. You will be working from Head Office, which is based in Calverley, Leeds, however, this role will involve travel throughout the UK and may, where necessary, require overnight stays.

Role Overview: To effectively manage the successful delivery of all assigned project work, ensuring timely completion of results within the projected profit margin. Reporting to Head of Projects. Other duties involved in this role are outlined below:

• Active involvement in project design.
• Present project design ideas and plans.
• Agree and adhere to a programme of work.
• Manage project documentation efficiently and correctly.
• Produce and issue risk assessments and method statements.
• Procure non-major components.
• Ensure components are delivered to the site on time.
• Record variations from the agreed project scope and immediately address them with the customer.
• Monitor and address shortfalls within project deliverables at all stages of project execution.
• Address any commissioning/post-commissioning issues immediately.
• Represent the company in external project meetings.
• Deal effectively with customers and suppliers, building strong relations with both groups.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the customer, keeping them continually updated.
• Liaise with the Drawing Office and other internal colleagues as required.

Financial duties will include:

• Use job costing software correctly.
• Control project budgets to maintain profitability levels.
• Ensure timely production and settlement of all interim and final account payments.
• Work within agreed financial and time constraints for project works.

Personnel duties will include:

• Co-ordinate direct and indirect labour resources to achieve project milestones.
• Exercise practical negotiation skills within the appointment of M & E subcontractors.
• Implement and maintain relevant health and safety procedures on site.
• Ensure company rules and standards are met.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:

Essential:

• Excellent IT skills: Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management.
• Strong Industry/commercial/financial awareness.
• Sound decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrable previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent customer-facing skills.
• Good team-leading skills.
• Clear and confident presentation skills.
• Motivated and willing to employ initiative where required.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and relevant industry standards/regulations.

Desirable:

• CSCS - Project Manager/Site Manager grade.
• Experience with CDM.
• AUTOCAD Basics.
• Engineering qualifications.

To learn more about our company, please visit our website. We are an equal opportunity employer. Thank you, we look forward to receiving your application.