Project Engineer

Highfield Professional Solutions ,
Farnborough, Hampshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

Role: Project Engineer Salary: Negotiable Location: Farnborough (with some travel to London/Hampshire) Highfield Professional Solutions are working on behalf of a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world's water challenges. The Company's products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services, and agricultural settings. The key purpose for this role will require the successful candidate to: Take lead responsibility to ensure that the Project Engineer's allocated portfolio of projects are delivered in a timely, effective and efficient manner - in order to meet clients expectations and the expectations of the customer. Work with customers and any sub-contract partners to ensure works are delivered within agreed budgets. Ensure company delivers a consistently high level of service to all customers. Project manage Engineers scheduled on allocated Projects. Support the Area Manager and Head of Operations with driving continuous improvement across the department. Support the Area Manager and Head of Operations with driving effective collaboration across the department. Provide required reports and progress updates - including delivery plans, delivery progress, performance against budget, forecast revenues and forecast costs. Assist the company in maintaining the highest possible standards of Health & Safety at Work and Quality, in accordance with current legislation and policies laid down by the company. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Day to day Project Team management Manage own and team workload to ensure agreed deadlines are achieved Liaise with suppliers as required and ensure supplier deliverables are managed effectively Ensure all projects are planned, managed and delivered effectively and efficiently by the Project Teams - including ensuring works are delivered within agreed budgets Establish and maintain key relationships with customers - ensuring the customer is kept up to date in a timely manner regarding plans, progress and any issues Establish and maintain contacts with the Sales teams - keeping the Sales teams up to date in a timely manner regarding plans, progress and any issues Provide weekly and monthly forecasts of the revenue income for the portfolio/projects Provide comprehensive weekly progress updates for the portfolio/projects Ensure the commercial and contractual elements of each project are understood - and works are planned and delivered accordingly Attend site meetings & undertake site inspections when required The post-holder must comply with, plus ensure the team complies with, the companies Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy Undertake additional activities as required, commensurate with the level of the role KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Estimators, Sales, Schedulers, Operations, Engineers, Procurement External: Customers, Suppliers KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Mechanical and Electrical background SMSTS Health and safety qualification (either previously held or current) Water/Wastewater pumping experience Excellent planning and organising skills Good commercial acumen Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines Strong communication and leadership skills Proven experience of dealing with key customers in a professional manner Able to collaborate effectively and have a continuous improvement mind set IOSH/NEBOSH would be highly advantageous