Project Engineer

Cabling/Civils Industry

Permanent

UK Wide - Predominantly site based

£35,000 - £50,000 (depending on level of experience)

Car allowance and mileage payments

Core Talent are currently looking for Construction Project Engineers of all levels with experience within the Cabling and/or Civils industries. We are working with an exciting and ever-growing tier 2 contractor who specialise predominantly in HV Cable Installation & Jointing, UK wide and up to and including 400kV, working with all the major Network providers including National Grid, Western Power Distribution, Northern Power Grid and more. Though they are a Tier 2 contractor, they often take on Tier 1 responsibilities and have ambitious, yet realistic growth plans which could see them increase 10-fold in the next 5 years. As their project portfolio and capabilities within the industry increase, so does their need for Engineering support. They are looking for Project Engineers with High Voltage/Cabling/Heavy Civils experience to help efficiently and effectively run projects and be a vital line of communication between the site teams, senior members of the business and the end client.

Role and responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and take responsibility for the highest standards of safety, health and welfare for everyone on site, visitors and the general public
• Support the Project Manager to manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets.
• Ensure that works are accurately and clearly set out before they are programmed to commence.
• Monitor the work to ensure that any unsafe work conditions and non-compliance with company policies and procedures are promptly remedied.
• Prioritise and organise project tasks into the required timeline
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Translate client requirements into practical terms and communicate effectively with site teams to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Identify problems with the project, taking the lead on developing solutions and ensuring solutions are implemented
• Arrange formal checking of setting out and ensure check request form is completed.
• Maintain high survey book and daily diary standards
• Manage subcontractors and their works, challenging any cost, scope, progress, safety or quality issues, and reorganising works where appropriate.
• Manage the delivery of assigned Inspection Test Plans to enable the sequential sign-off of individual packages of work
• Aid in preparation of programmes if required
• Produce written risk assessments and method statements
• Maintain overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel performance) and report regularly on project status.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Undertake the role and responsibilities of Site Manager as required with particular emphasis on CDM and the supervision of sub-contractors
• Represent the business in a professional manner at meetings with clients and other stakeholders.

The individual (essential in bold)

• Relevant degree qualification (Civil engineering)
• Site experience within a relevant industry - graduates with 1-2 years site experience will be considered for the role.
• SMSTS OR SSSTS
• CSCS
• Prepared to travel to site and stay away to meet project needs
• 3 day First Aid certification
• Temporary works experience/qualifications
• GPS Trimble/total station experience
• Experience in P6
• Ability to set out to high standard, follow processes, fill in documentation to a high calibre, fill out ITPs, Support with HSE, manage workforce and supervise tasks alongside the Site Manager.
• IT literate
• Detail driven, hungry to prove themselves, learn new skills and problem solvers.

What's in it for you?

• £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Car allowance and mileage payments
• Expenses covered when required to stay away for project purposes
• WFH when not required on-site/in office
• Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business with an aggressive and forward thinking 5 year plan
• Strong internal progression opportunities and chance to grow within the role as the business grows