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| Posted: | 22/07/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Lanesra Technical Recruitment | |
| Reference: | 3142513596 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Engineering | |
| Salary: | £55,000 - £65,000 Annual DOE, car and excellent benefits | |
| Location: | Otterbourne, Hampshire | |
| Description: | Position: Mechanical Project Engineer
Location: Winchester with hybrid working available
Salary: 55-60k (Neg DOE), car/allowance and excellent benefits package
Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,400 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.
The Project: A multi-million-pound upgrade to an existing Water Supply Works, located near Winchester. It is a critical Southern Water facility that supplies drinking water to approximately 250,000 homes.
The Role: You will report directly to the MEICA Manager and you will assist the Project Director in co-ordinating an effective and economic plant design and procurement strategy; ensuring information is issued in time to enable construction, commissioning and putting to work in line with the Contract Programme; provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations
Responsibilities: Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date Ensure contract reviews, monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time Maintain good client relationships at all levels Assist with the Project Management strategy Establish and maintain the contract filing systems Assist in the production of the contract programme; monitor programme and produce progress reports Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues Monitor subcontract performance Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take over documentation Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing of quality solutions Evaluate innovative solutions and processes Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain Complete the capitalisation process
Experience: Essential:
Basic engineering background Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required Experience of supply chain expedition Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
Desirable:
Relevant professional qualification an advantage Collaborative approach
Package includes: A competitive salary, car/car allowance (level dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance and many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.
Key Words: Project Engineer Senior Project Engineer Project Engineering Project Management Project Delivery Project Execution Subcontractor Management Procurement Commissioning Contract programme Subcontract performance Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineer MEICA M&E Design & Build Construction Contracts Contract Engineer Contractual Conditions of Contract NEC IChemE Water Industry Water Sector Water Treatment Wastewater Sewage Utilities Power Generation Power Sector Nuclear Energy Sector Energy from Waste Infrastructure Anaerobic Digestion Project Planning Thames Water Southern Water South East Water Affinity Water AMP 7 AMP 8
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