Job Description

MERITUS are recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our client on site in Reading in a Site Management/Project Engineering capacity. The role requires the candidate to have active SC clearance. Ideally this candidate comes from an ELECTRICAL background.

PROJECT ENGINEER - £50 per hour - 12 Months - Single Stage Interview Process - Burghfield, Reading - Opportunities for Extension

Role Description:

Managing the installation and customer acceptance of Control System projects in our client's Nuclear Business in accordance with Nuclear licensed site safety standards and local site work practices

People-management responsibility for leading and motivating a subset of the project team of software and hardware engineers (typically 1 to 5+) during the site installation and commissioning phases of the project

Control and management of installation sub-contractors (typically cable installation and minor electrical/mechanical works)

Hold regular report and progress meetings with clients including production of related minutes

Liaise with our client's Health and Safety Manager regarding all aspects of welfare on site

Ensuring through close liaison with the Project Management that sufficient resources are planned for site work to enable delivery to cost, budget and quality

Available to assist with Electrical Installation/Test/Commissioning activities

Able to interpret customer requirements, undertake site surveys and produce electrical drawings/installation specification

Undertake Risk Assessments and produce Method Statements, Create / input into project safety health and environmental plans.Essential Requirements:

To have successfully completed Client Contractors National Safety Group Safety Passport Supervisor training

To have successfully completed specific health and safety awareness training delivered by recognised training provider (IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, BSC etc), e.g. manual handling, (preferred qualified to minimum of Appointed Person), lifting operations (banksman/slinger), working at height, CDM, confined spaces etc.

First Aid at Work Certificate

To have successfully completed CDM Training relevant to specific site responsibilities

Demonstrable experience of delivering Nuclear solutions on site with a track record of success - on time, to specification and on budget within a commercial environment

Strong and practical safety ethos

Must be prepared to travel and work away at customer sites

Full UK driving licence.Desirable Requirements:

Educated to at least HND level or higher with additional relevant experience

IOSH SMSTS certificate

To have successfully completed Construction Industry Training Board Construction Skills Site Managers Safety Training Scheme course (5days) or equivalent

To have commenced National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) National Construction

Able to fault find on electrical circuits

AutoCAD experience

Trained in Temporary Works Coordination / Supervision

Previous experience of working on Nuclear Licensed sites, especially if held previous Competent or Nominated supervisor roles

Suitable to gain Security ClearancePersonal Qualities:

Articulate and have good communication skills

Strong leadership skills including team management

Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines

Strong and decisive in managing subcontractors

Attention to detail with a good safety ethos

Good verbal and written communication skills