Project Engineer

• Inside IR35* *Long term contract*

We are seeking a practical, commercially aware Project Engineer. This is a key role designed to keep routine projects moving efficiently through the designated delivery funnels. Working with the Client up front to understand scope, Client needs and stakeholders requirements. This role will programme the work to the delivery teams, enabling the Operations and Engineering team to remain focused on delivery of the projects and programmes. The Projects and Programmes consist of H&S improvements and minor civil, mechanical and electrical works on Mine Water Treatment schemes. Experience working in and around these areas is key to being influential at the Client request phase, adding value upfront to enable swift and successful delivery of these works by others. The successful candidate will coordinate projects and programmes, having commercial oversight of the project and programmes progression to close-out. You will be comfortable working at pace, maintaining accurate records and engaging confidently with site supervisors, Operations Managers and Project Managers and internal stakeholders. Communication is key to this role so the role will require daily communication through varying methods but a key method is the use of the Contract Communications Register system.

Key Accountability 1 - Project delivery 75% of time Brief outline of main accountabilities in priority order - Act as the first point of ownership for projects and programmes, assessing requirements working with the delivery team stakeholders. Progressing the projects and programmes without unnecessary escalation. - Review incoming project requests, confirm scope, identify risks and determine the appropriate delivery route. - Prepare quotations, cost estimates, procurement information and supporting documentation. - Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials and access arrangements to support safe and timely delivery. - Undertake site visits, surveys and progress checks, ensuring works are delivered in line with the agreed scope, programme, quality requirements and budget. - Support compliance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, company procedures and all relevant health and safety requirements. - Review risk assessments, method statements and other project documentation, escalating concerns where appropriate. - Monitor project costs, commitments, variations and forecasts, maintaining accurate and auditable commercial records. - Take responsibility for all contractual communications with Clients, working closely with the Delivery Teams to support successful contract delivery and compliance. - Identify issues early, resolve routine delivery challenges and escalate material technical, safety, commercial or programme risks promptly. - Support contract administration and good record keeping, including early warnings, instructions and compensation event information where NEC4 applies. - Complete project handover and close-out activities, including snagging, completion records, final cost reconciliation and lessons learned. Key Accountability 2 - Experience and Knowledge 25% of time - An understanding of how projects progress from scope and quotation through mobilisation, delivery and close-out. - Commercial awareness, with the ability to understand costs, quotations, variations and basic project financial controls. - Confidence working independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while managing several small projects at different stages. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across office and site teams. - Good IT capability, including Microsoft Office and confidence learning project, commercial or works management systems. - Knowledge of NEC4 contracts is desirable as this is the contract form for these projects and programmes of work. - A full, clean UK driving licence is essential, together with a willingness to travel to sites as required.

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