Project Engineer

GC154:  Project Engineer
Location:  Fort William
Salary:  Competitive

Overview:

Our well-established client are Water and Power engineers with experience from feasibility studies to design, project management and O&M . They are committed to providing practical, cost-effective engineering solutions and have a multi-disciplined international team of skilled engineers and designers complemented by associates with diverse specialist skills and experience.

We are looking for a Project Engineer with a can-do attitude to join their team.  We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from ex-military personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Examining the engineering requirements of designs and comparing these with the commercial and site constraints.
• Managing suppliers & service providers and keeping track of project programme.
• Maintaining cost control for projects and their individual elements.
• Assisting in the supervision of pipe testing and inspection of civil engineering structures.
• Liaison between designers, site staff/contractors and the management team.
• Know the sequence of jobs (in the office) and pre-empt the need for information/client input.
• Work as part of a team to suggest improvements which will benefit our clients.

Work schedule:

• Regular travel and overnight stays to remote sites.
• Weekend work may be required occasionally.
• Paid overtime.
• Typical work cycle 5.5 / 7, or 11 / 14.

Qualifications & Skills:

• A higher-level engineering qualification (BTEC, HND, Degree) – likely to be Mechanical or Electrical but would consider Civil.
• Site experience such as installation and commissioning is desirable.
• A good knowledge of engineering quantities and programmes.
• Good ability with engineering calculations and design reports.
• 4 years+ experience with a contractor or engineering consultancy would be beneficial.
• Able to work within a dynamic environment with good attention to detail.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and self-manage priorities against multiple tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills.
• Proactive and ability to be flexible in a changing environment.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and in remote areas.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• A full driving licence.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and paid overtime.
• The use of company van.
• Relocation assistance.

GC154: Project Engineer
Location: Fort William
Salary: Competitive