Project Engineer – Electrical

Project Engineer

Warrington

6 months

£400 / £450 per day

We are seeking Project Engineers, Package Managers, and Project Managers with experience in water and/or infrastructure project delivery to support the delivery of projects within the Core Projects stream. The role will report to the Area Project Manager.

Individual project values will typically range between £500k – £3M. The individual will be responsible for the delivery of either a single large site or multiple smaller-scale projects, with a focus on site safety, quality, program management, and commercial/subcontractor oversight.

The Project Engineer will develop key relationships with UU operational personnel, supply chain partners, and promote a team environment, leading the projects under their control.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide full oversight and accountability for the successful completion of maintenance projects through design, procurement, assembly, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure the supply chain remains compliant with the framework management plan, HASEMP, and all site-specific agreed documents.
• Implement and ensure compliance with safe systems of work in line with SHE procedures.
• Lead site collaborative planning and take ownership of the project look-ahead program.
• Manage change control, liaising with the commercial team and Project Manager for subcontract management and change resolution.
• Provide leadership to promote a safety culture, aiming for zero LTI and RIDDOR incidents.
• Ensure a commercial focus with high scrutiny of project scope, identifying efficient delivery strategies, eliminating waste, and ensuring value-for-money solutions.
• Engage all stakeholders and ensure their support for projects and services, managing potential impacts.
• Ensure all projects comply with UU governance processes and obtain necessary approvals.
• Ensure reliable project performance reporting, and provide monthly exception reports to the Project Manager.
• Identify key project risks early and implement mitigations, escalating issues or blockers to the Project Manager as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the site team, driving a positive SHEQ culture and promoting improvement initiatives.
• Identify delivery resource requirements and liaise with the Project Manager on resource needs in a timely manner.
• Report project performance on SHEQ, time, and cost metrics monthly for portfolio reviews.
• Strive to identify and deliver efficiencies.
• Resolve blockers/issues and escalate those outside of your control or influence.
• Ensure 100% SHEQ compliance with framework plans and project requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and teams to foster positive relationships.
• Ensure efficient project handover upon completion.
• Manage both internal and external stakeholders, including customers affected by the project.
• Ensure statutory approvals are obtained.
• Contribute to monthly forecasting of cost and program for all projects.

Candidate Specification:

• Skills, knowledge, and experience in CDM and construction management as Principal Contractor.
• Advanced understanding of customer impact and how to minimize disruption, ensuring their needs are addressed in every scheme.
• Strong project management skills with a solid understanding of water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent contract awareness and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks as needed.
• Good understanding of site delivery and buildability.
• Proven track record of delivering projects.
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical skills.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to unexpected events and develop creative solutions.
• Proven experience managing various contractual arrangements, including competitive tendering, partnering, and frameworks.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience in a water industry project delivery role.
• HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred, but other relevant qualifications will be considered).
• CITB SMSTS qualification.
• EUSR Water Hygiene certification.
• Confined Space Working (preferred).

Note: This role requires candidates to be part of an out-of-hours on-call rota for a 7-day period, typically once every 20 weeks.