Project Engineer (Public Sector)
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with the ability to work on a wide range of projects.
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About the Role
The Project Engineer will be responsible for providing technical engineering insight and analysis, as well as coordinating, implementing and controlling both technical and engineering projects. This will include design, procurement, construction and commissioning/handover.
You will work closely with the project sponsor, stakeholders and the design team to manage and resolve issues, ensuring the best possible project outcomes. You will also ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are scoped and managed as part of the project governance arrangements.
This is a highly visible role, working with key stakeholders across the organisation, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Responsibilities
* Support the project sponsor and business units to identify business needs and requirements for projects
* Establish clear objectives and success measures for projects, translating client requirements into a project brief
* Lead and coordinate optioneering if required
* Stewardship of projects through necessary project governance processes
* Provide technical engineering insight and analysis
* Coordinate, implement and control technical and engineering projects, including design, procurement, construction and commissioning/handover
* Communicate clearly and consistently throughout the project duration, utilising best practice project controls
* Manage and resolve issues, ensuring best possible project outcomes
* E nsure all legal and regulatory requirements are scoped and managed as part of project governance arrangements
* Work proactively to support design and delivery partners to achieve best possible project outcomes
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Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
* BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering or related degree (2:2 or above)
* At least five years' experience working on engineering and construction projects
* Knowledge and experience in application of CDM Regulations
* Knowledge and experience of procurement, tender documentation and Conditions of Contract (e.g. JCT, FIDIC, ICC, NEC)
* Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software packages
* Driving Licence
Desirable criteria include:
* Chartered Engineering status (or willing to work towards)
* Eight years' post-graduate experience including leading role on significant engineering projects
* Experience of marine or Port-related infrastructure projects
* Project management, design and practical site experience
* Experience of estimating and controlling budgets
* Knowledge of planning system and Environmental Assessments
* Understanding of asset management and experience of structural inspections