Electrical Project Engineer

Position: Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Reading with sites across the Thames Valley

Salary: 50-65k neg (DOE), car allowance and excellent benefits package

Our Client: Is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water and environment.
They are the primary non-infrastructure design and construct partner for Thames Water in the Thames Valley area delivering asset improvements that will further improve the environment and the quality of drinking water.
Work is mainly in the NW quadrant of the Thames Valley region to the north of the M4 from Reading to Chippenham, and multiple projects around Oxford and in the Cotswolds.
The projects that are being delivered include civil engineering and M&E works and vary in value from 3-25m. Annual framework turnover will be more than 45m.

The Role: Drive and manage the EICA elements of various wastewater projects for Thames Water. Manage subcontractors, designers and feed into the overall delivery of the project, ensuring programme and budgets are constraints are met. Safety and Quality are paramount, and you will be responsible for inspections and testing.
The Project Engineer will be fundamental member of the MEICA Team, Project Team and the wider Thames Water Framework Team.

Responsibilities: Management and assistance in the placement of subcontracts and material orders.
Interpretation of discipline related drawings.
Technical expertise in the placement of subcontracts and material orders.
Vetting of subcontractors, inspecting their production, quality and installation.
Planning and programming. Supporting the wider Project Team to develop project programmes, prepare short term programmes for specific activities and contribute to regular collaborative planning sessions.
Maintain quality assurance records in accordance with Company procedures.
Reviewing of subcontractors designs in accordance with TW Standards, for buildability, operation and maintenance.
Supporting with production of operating and maintenance manuals.
Attending site progress meetings and production of reports.
Coordination of MEICA works to support design progress with the Design Manager.
Inspection of equipment as required at factory and on-site including FATs and SATs.
Advising the Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project.
Technical assistance to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual disputes if required.
Client liaison and correspondence.
Actioning snagging resolution and maintenance repairs during the defect's liability period.
Site supervision of sub-contractors during critical activities.
Supporting site commissioning if required.

Responsibilities: Electrical Engineering Qualification.
CITB 5 Day SMSTS (desirable).
CSCS Card (desirable).
EUSR Blue Card (desirable).
Experience of working in a contractor-based background ideally within the water industry on sewage and water treatment works.
Understanding of NEC4 condition contract and budget control.
Self-motivated and can work in a team environment.
Attention to detail is critical.
Good communication skills.
Must be capable of supervising site staff if required.
Knowledgeable in project engineer/management techniques.

Package includes: Competitive salary
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.

Key words:

Project Manager

Project Management

Project Engineer

Project Engineering

Project Delivery

Mechanical

Electrical

M&E

ICA

MEICA

Civil

Civils

Construction

Contracts

Contractual

Procurement

Planning

Commissioning

Contract Management

IChemE

NEC

Water Industry

Water Sector

Water Treatment

Clean Water

Wastewater

Sewage

Utilities

Infrastructure

Power Sector

Power Generation

Energy

Renewables

Process Industries

Process Sector

Nuclear

Chemical

Petrochemical

Manufacturing