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Job Title - Project Engineer
Function - Projects
Reporting to - Directly report to the Project Engineering Manager. Functionally report to Project Managers and Project Planners / Quality Engineers.
Location - UK, with possible overseas.
Job Purpose - Deliver the assigned construction and engineering projects successfully at site level whilst conforming to time, scope and quality requirements.
Majority of time spent -Day to day management of the project
Responsibilities.
Manage and ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental standards are always understood and adhered to.
Act as the clients primary focus on a day-to-day basis, acting in a professional and courteous manner, and reporting any relevant interactions internally.
Manage subcontractors and their works, challenging any cost, scope, progress, safety or quality issues, and reorganising works where appropriate.
Take charge of project logistics ahead of time, co-ordinating deliveries and plant movement, taking into account site conditions and offload requirements to ensure that goods and materials are installed safely and on programme.
Responsible for digitally updating the provided project plan, reporting live on progress and delay in an accurate manner, whilst creating parallel lookahead programmes for site as required.
Manage the delivery of assigned Inspection Test Plans to enable the sequential sign-off of individual packages of work.
Organise and manage the site mobilisation and demobilisation, plus hire and off-hire of equipment required for the works.
Manage RAMS reviews, and creation or amendment where necessary. Deliver inductions and toolbox talks, and manage permit to work systems.
Write detailed reports and updates for the Project Engineering Manager and other project departmental heads.
Liaise with Purchasing to assist the Project Manager in the procurement of necessary materials for the installation.
Collate and submit accurate project documentation, including but not limited to As-Built drawings, calibration and test certificates, and commissioning records.
Suggest and implement cost-effective solutions and proposals, acting as the focal point for unexpected technical difficulties and other problems, ensuring that they are resolved in a timely manner.
Control the continuous snagging of work on site, arranging for appropriate actions to be taken and closed out ahead of time.
Participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders either in person or on-line. Where appropriate, schedule and act as chair, taking minutes and assigning actions.
Undertake the role and responsibilities of Site Manager as required with particular emphasis on CDM and the supervision of sub-contractors
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Experience within a relevant discipline, such as construction, electrical or mechanical engineering.
Good understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental issues.
Good IT skills Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project, Teams, able to communicate and use VPN, video conferencing and mobile platforms.
Knowledge of current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
Project Management
Basic coaching and negotiation skills
Personal attributes/skills
This requires the job holder to demonstrate that they are:
Motivated, organised, and disciplined repeats actions across projects without prompting.
Thrives from taking responsibility of the given situation.
Resilient and driven - does what is required to get the job done.
Consistently trustworthy and professional
Reliable and dependable
Responsive to customers needs
Supportive and able to work well with colleagues.
Committed to quality and improvement.
In addition, it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:
Excellent at building relationships, and competent in communicating both technical and practical matters.
Ability to motivate, persuade and influence others.
A pragmatic and flexible approach to requirements adapts to changing priorities.
Strong planning skills.
Commercial awareness acts to minimise costs to Clarke Energy and customers.
Recruitment and succession requirements
Essential
A background in electrical / mechanical engineering and/or construction.
Site management experience.
CSCS card holder
Knowledge of the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
Good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home as required.
Desirable
Experienced with CHP installations.
Experience in a related discipline e.g. boilers, HV systems, quantity surveying, CAD, planning, SCADA, BMS.
IOSH / SMSTS qualified
Degree / HND / HNC in Engineering.
Whats in It for You?
- 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional holidays per year.
- 7% company pension contribution.
- Company car allowance
- Company phone and laptop provided.
If youre a driven and talented engineer seeking a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we want to hear from you! Join Clarke Energy and become part of a team committed to providing outstanding service to our customers.
About Clarke Energy:
Clarke Energy is an award-winning, multinational specialist in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of sustainable energy solutions for both front and behind-meter applications. Renowned for our high-quality schemes, we are committed to supporting the global net-zero transition.
Our culture is founded on integrity and high ethical standards. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIOs hydrogen-ready reciprocating engines across 29 territories, we offer unparalleled expertise and support.
Our comprehensive solutions are strengthened by in-house design engineering, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project management, and market-leading 24/7 after-sales support, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our projects.
