Project Engineer

Overview

Under the direction of the Project Manager, plan, coordinate and expedite project activities and resources to ensure the safe, effective and timely completion of agreed deliverables in line with contract requirements, budgets and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• To work in accordance with WESL procedures, policies and standard working practices
• Ensure contractual obligations and schedules are met
• Ensure projects are executed in a professional and ethical manner
• Assist the Project Manager to optimise project revenue, margin and resources

Build professional and productive relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers

Key Tasks

• Ensure full compliance with company procedures and Statutory Regulations.
• Review and understand project drawings, documentation etc.
• Raise Technical Queries, Concession Requests etc as required.
• Undertake Material Take Offs and order materials, equipment etc in line with project requirements /schedule.
• Clearly define the scope of work and budget for all departments and third-party suppliers to ensure that they are aware of the workload expected and are capable of meeting the defined project milestones.
• Coordinate and motivate project resources, other departments and third-party suppliers to ensure objectives and schedules are met in a safe and effective manner.
• Consistently promote acceptable standards of conduct and work performance for all WESL and third-partypersonnel working on the project.
• Take responsibility for the planning, prioritising and expediting of elements of the project, inc engineering, supply chain and 3rd party activities
• Identify and highlight commercial changes/variations to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor and ensure contract change procedures are followed
• Identify and highlight risks to the Project Manager at the earliest opportunity and help to define appropriate actions.
• Provide concise and accurate reports as required.
• Ensure all WESL documents are checked and approved prior to submission to the client.
• Evaluate project performance, identifying best practice and areas for improvement.
• Perform tasks as required by the Project Manager / Head of Projects.
• Promote excellent working relationships with clients, WESL colleagues and suppliers.

Key Measures

• Projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner in line with contractual requirements
• Excellent working relationships are developed and maintained with clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Project delivers the expected level of revenue and margin
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent management and motivation skills
• Strong emphasis on cost and revenue management
• Act as ambassador for the Company when dealing with colleges, clients and other external personnel
• Decisive thinker
• Enthusiasm
• Influencing skills
• Negotiation skills
• Time Management
• Good team worker
• Drive to achieve

Role Requirements

• Experience as a Project Engineer in the fabrication/Heavy manufacture industry
• Able to read and understand contracts
• HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or similar discipline
• Abletoreadandunderstandfabricationdrawingsandundertakematerialtakeoffs
• IT literate including Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc

Working Hours & Benefits

• 37.5 hrs per week worked 0900 - 1700 hrs Monday-Thursday. 1600 hrs finish on Friday (where hours worked prior)
• 25 days holiday plus statutory with the facility to buy or sell 5 days per annum
• Company sick pay based on service
• Membership of Paycare Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension in Line with Auto Enrolment

Method of Application

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter stating salary expectations and your notice period required. Due to the nature of the work applicants must be UK Nationals and be prepared to complete BPSS clearing, in line with security requirements.