M&E Project Engineer

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
The Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
·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.
About You
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.
Essential Experience
·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.
Desirable
·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.
The Package
·£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