Job Description

Role: Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical)
Location: Aylesford (Southern Water Framework)
Rate: Up to £500 p/d - Inside IR35
Duration: 18 months+
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer with a strong background in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) project delivery to support a flagship investment project at a clean Water Treatment Works for southern Water. This high-profile, complex clean water project is central to the framework and offers long-term stability through AMP 8. The Senior Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager in all phases of design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout, ensuring the highest standards in efficiency, safety, environmental care, and customer satisfaction.
We can consider candidates from a Mechanical or Electrical bias, providing there is a good understanding and appreciation of both biases and packages of work.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Strategy and Coordination:
oSupport the Project Manager in defining and implementing the project management strategy.
oCoordinate between engineering teams and the supply chain to ensure seamless technical integration.
oDrive innovation and operational improvements by challenging stakeholders to identify and implement effective changes.
Planning and Monitoring:
oAssist in developing the project programme, closely monitor timelines, and generate regular progress reports.
oWork with site management on design and procurement requirements to align project resources and timelines.
Documentation and Compliance:
oContribute to construction completion and handover documentation, ensuring comprehensive records.
oUphold confidentiality and maintain compliance with all relevant standards and contractual obligations.
Subcontractor and Supplier Liaison:
oManage relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring alignment with project objectives and specifications.
Cost Control and Risk Management:
oPartner with the Project Quantity Surveyor to create cost plans, track project expenses, and provide budget forecasts.
oReport cost variations to the Project Manager and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience:
oProven expertise in delivering projects under the NEC3 contract framework, particularly in water treatment (non-infrastructure).
oStrong background in M&E engineering (we can consider candidates from a Mechanical or Electrical bias, providing there is a good understanding and appreciation of both biases and packages of work).

Education and Qualifications:
oDegree or equivalent in a construction-related discipline; APMP or equivalent project management qualification preferred.