Mechanical Project Engineer in Birmingham

• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Job Purpose

To project manage and engineer the mechanical equipment and associated plant for a contract to enable the project to be completed within the budget and time constraints to an overall quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Management of sub-contractors and assistance in the placement of sub-contract and material orders.
• Technical expertise in the placement of sub-contracts and material orders relating to Mechanical equipment.
• Vetting of sub-contractors.
• Planning and programming. Preparation of project programme for mechanical aspects of work and to advise personnel of progress and forecast.
• Quality Assurance – To maintain quality assurance records in accordance with the Company procedures.
• Engineering design – Approval and vetting of sub-contractors designs in accordance with the specification requirements.
• Production of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Attending site progress meetings and production of reports.
• Co-ordination of mechanical works in co-operation with the Design Co-ordinator.
• Inspection of equipment as required at factory and on site.
• Advising the Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project.
• Technical assistance to the Contract Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual disputes if required.
• Client liaison and correspondence.
• Provide training of client’s personnel complete with manuals as required.
• Actioning maintenance repairs during the defect’s liability period.
• Site supervision of sub-contractors.
• Preparation of commissioning manuals.
• Site commissioning if required.
• Any other duties which may reasonably be requested by management.
• To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager.
• Knowledge Skills & Experience
• Must hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• CITB 5 Day SMSTS (desirable).
• CSCS Card (desirable).
• EUSR Blue Card (desirable).
• Must have experience of working in a contractor-based background within the water industry on sewage and water treatment works.

An understanding of condition of contract and budget control is also required.

• Must be self-motivated and can work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Should possess good communication skills and have an outgoing personality.
• The person must be capable of supervising site staff if required.
• Ideally be knowledgeable in all project engineer/management techniques required in the design and construction of water and/or sewage treatment works.
• The person shall also be computer literate and possess good negotiating skills.

All above attributes are ESSENTIAL unless otherwise stated.

• What we can offer you
• Competitive salary
• Car Allowance
• 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees
• Perks at Work Employee discount scheme offering discounts on a range of categories such as electronics, home appliances, food & groceries, car buying, travel, fitness and more
• Flexible Benefits scheme which includes the opportunity to purchase benefits such as:
• Critical illness insurance (with option to purchase for your partner)
• Dental Insurance
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail vouchers/payroll giving/activity pass for top leisure attractions.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

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