M&E Project Engineer

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We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role…           

Due to recent major project awards Avove are seeking an experienced Project Engineer. You will be working within a team to deliver projects through the design/build/commissioning phases and assisting Project and Site Managers with programme and budget. A mixture of site, office and home working is required. Responsibly for the Health and Safety compliance of the project activities being undertaken on site during the project life cycle. Managing site M&E activities in line with the programme.

Delivery of MEICA projects within the Water Treatment Industry, primarily mechanical/hydraulic background with an awareness/understanding of electrical and ICA elements within the project.

Projects (internal inter business unit and external client) through the UK on major water utility companies including United Utilities, Severn Trent, and Scottish Water. A split of both clean water and sewage treatment across both non-infra and interfacing with partnering infra projects.

What will your day look like…  

• Assisting with the management of the engineering disciplines activities and advise the Project Manager on the progress against the project plan. Also provide engineering review of the method statements and risk assessments proposed for the work. Carry out and record briefings of technical updates to the Project team, including sub-contractors and SLPs. Promote best practice and pro-actively identify additional training and development requirements/opportunities to resource owners. Ensure that materials are specified correctly, orders are placed to meet the project programme and that an up-to-date material schedule is maintained for the project. Produce and implement an 'in process inspection and surveillance' regime consistent with company standards and project requirements.
• Providing sufficient site support to the Project team (Project Manager, site supervisors, resource providers and sub-contractors) throughout the works to ensure that critical engineering decisions can be made in a timely manner and that issues arising can be dealt with to ensure compliance with a minimum of re-work (the role is will be split between office / site office environment, governed by project / business requirements). It is a requirement of the role to attend site on a regular basis. Assist with Site operational activities included but not limited to; procurement assistance, H&S documentation management & maintenance, M&E installation supervision and commissioning assistance.
• Specific Safety Responsibilities: HSQE project accountability for compliance with statutory legislation, Company Standards and Avove management systems, processes and procedures. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Responsible for ensuring that all planned Safety Inspections are completed in accordance with the approved programme and that identified actions are closed out in a timely manner as applicable. Assist in the preparation of Safety, Quality, Environmental, Construction Phase Plans, work package plans and task briefs for allocated contracts as requested. Participate in regular monthly safety meeting with Line Manager Ensure that we are compliant with mandated procedures and legislation. Identify specific training needs for yourself so as to ensure competency for allocated tasks.
• Production of all necessary project documentation including procurement scheduling, Valve/drive/instrumentation scheduling (based on design providing support), RAMS, SWP’s with input into programmes and Forecasting. A basic understanding of the NEC regarding time and cost, EWNs and contractual awareness is required. Input into Quality planning and ITP’s.
• Co-ordinating with client and subcontractors regarding H&S inspections/audits surrounding project activities.
• Coordinating the site activities to ensure programme is maintained whilst balancing the functions of operational sites.
• Working with the Site/Commissioning/Project managers to ensure the related activities are being undertaken in line with the QA/ITP and maintaining programme.

About you…   

• Proven MEICA related project experience and knowledge on the following:
• All roles will require familiarity of Control systems (PLC MCC etc) Valves both manual and actuated, instrumentation (pressure flow temp) and Quality instrumentation. Ancillary packages include screens/pump sets/ mixers/ dosing equipment/ storage tanks and vessels/ pressure filters/ surge systems etc all typically found on clean and dirty treatment sites throughout the UK, along with knowledge or DWI, WIMES and WRAS.
• Process knowledge around treatment, water movement and chemical dosing will be required.
• Hydraulic understanding of; water distribution, boosted systems and pumped dosing systems will be required.
• MS Project, understanding and ability to create detailed programs based on works information and costing build ups.
• Use of Microsoft packages is required, a more than basic level of Word, Excel and Project are required.
• Role dependant, there will be the requirement to stay and work away.

What’s in it for you… 

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.    

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options 
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.  

We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising. 

Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us… 

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected. 

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water, power and telecommunications sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.  

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, Scottish Power Energy Networks and Scottish Water  

We are an equal opportunities employer... 

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that. 

What next... 

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.  

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.