Project Engineer

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project in the South UK region. The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineers and other members of the Engineering business unit to ensure the safe, efficient, and productive execution of Overhead Lines projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the client professionally in a wide range of project situations with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with managing compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, policy, and legislation.
• Co-ordinate design activities, resources, materials, and equipment.
• Act as a point of contact for design engineers and communicate with all clients to ensure delivery of the required planned productivity daily.
• Assist with programme development and resource planning.
• Represent the client at client meetings.
• Assist with the overall tendering process, working closely with the Project Manager and Regional Managers to develop comprehensive and accurate bid returns.
• Assist with all site and client interfaces.
• Work closely with Design Engineers and the Transmission Commercial team to manage project costs and income, ensuring commercial targets are met.
• Provide technical support to the engineering team, continuously looking for improvement in the work package delivery process.
• Interact with all Client personnel as required to ensure full co-operation on projects is achieved through good interpersonal relationships.
• Attend and undertake meetings with clients, contractors, and consultants as required.
• Travel as required to support business requirements.
• Develop reports for the Engineering team.

About You

• Self-motivated with previous people management experience.
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to monitor and accurately report performance against pre-determined targets.
• A sound working knowledge of electrical infrastructure, safety rules/legislation, and CDM (UK) / Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 (ROI).
• Good working knowledge of computers and relevant computer packages including Microsoft Office products.
• Exceptional customer focus and a willingness to assimilate to the client's values.
• Experience and understanding of working within contract terms and conditions.
• A good level of commercial awareness and understanding of power networks.
• Desirable skills include a sound working knowledge of broader electrical networks including distribution systems and associated plant and equipment; knowledge of civil works would also be an advantage.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.