M&E Project Engineer
10 days ago
Sandown
M&E Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer Location: Sandown - Isle of Wight (Southampton first 6-9 months) Rate: £500 per day + Ferry Travel costs Duration: 12 Months+/ongoing We are currently looking to strengthen the delivery team with an experienced M&E Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major clean water Non-infrastructure project in Sandown. The role will be based in Southampton for the first 6-9 months of the assignment, before moving across to the Isle of Wight as the project progresses past pre-construction. Travel to and from the Isle of Wight will be paid for, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates based on the mainland who are looking for a long-term project without having to absorb the additional travel costs. Reporting into the M&E management team, you will support the Project and Construction Managers in coordinating the engineering, design, procurement and delivery strategy. You will play a key role in ensuring technical information is issued in time to support construction and commissioning, while also contributing to project cost control, programme management and commercial reporting. • Support the Project and Construction Managers in developing and implementing an effective M&E delivery strategy., • Coordinate engineering, design and procurement activities to ensure information is available to support construction and commissioning., • Monitor project costs against tender and approved variation allowances., • Provide relevant cost and progress information for project forecasts and reporting., • Support the preparation and management of the project programme., • Monitor progress against programme and produce regular progress reports., • Liaise closely with design teams to ensure technical solutions are developed and progressed in a timely manner., • Ensure designs are developed with consideration for safe construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance., • Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle., • Manage supply chain expedition and monitor subcontractor performance., • Work closely with site management to resolve design, procurement and delivery issues., • Assist with contract reviews and monthly forecasting., • Support the preparation of applications for payment and associated project information., • Maintain effective project and contract filing systems., • Support the preparation of O&M manuals and handover documentation., • Assist with construction completion, commissioning and project take-over activities., • Contribute to project risk and opportunity schedules., • Evaluate innovative engineering solutions and processes where appropriate., • Support the capitalisation process., • Maintain strong and professional relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders., • Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant CDM and Health & Safety requirements., • Maintain a positive, collaborative and solution-focused approach throughout the project. We are looking for an experienced M&E Project Engineer with a solid engineering background and experience supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects. A background within the water and wastewater sector would be highly beneficial, particularly candidates who understand the challenges associated with M&E installation, treatment processes, construction and commissioning. • Strong engineering / technical background., • HNC or higher engineering/technical qualification., • Experience working on major construction or infrastructure projects., • Experience coordinating engineering, design, procurement and site delivery activities., • Experience working with subcontractors and suppliers., • Proven experience with supply chain expedition., • Working knowledge of NEC and other relevant forms of contract., • Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes., • Good understanding of CDM and Health & Safety requirements., • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, commercial, design and construction teams., • Relevant professional engineering qualification., • Experience supporting M&E delivery from design through construction and commissioning., • Strong commercial and programme awareness., • A collaborative and solutions-focused approach., • £500 per day, • Long-term project assignment, • First 9 months based in Southampton, • Subsequent project delivery on the Isle of Wight, • Travel to and from the Isle of Wight paid for, • Major water and wastewater infrastructure project, • Opportunity to work across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning #J-18808-Ljbffr