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Job title
Project Engineer
Ref no. | BHN572944 |
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Salary | £38,000 - £55,000/annum |
Location | Horsham, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Open |
Job summary
My Client is recruiting for a Project Engineer in the Water Sector.
Key skills required for this role
Water
Important
Water Sector Experience
Job description
My Client is recruiting for a Project Engineer in the Water Sector.
The Company is a major player in both municipal wastewater treatment and the construction of waste-to-energy plants using a wide range of source materials. These technologies offer clients the opportunity to both play their part in reducing CO2 emissions and also minimise their operating costs.
We expect the successful candidate to have experience and / or qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline, most probably mechanical engineering. Although experience of project engineering in the water / wastewater sector is a definite advantage, we are also prepared to consider newly qualified engineers. Although this position will be based in the post-contract department, all members of staff are expected to be flexible and undertake other work as and when necessary to meet the demands of the business. This will include pre-contract work, occasional site work etc.
Post-Contract:
- Specifying and purchasing of equipment, progressing its manufacture & delivery, ensuring its quality and compliance with the Company's and clients' specifications (where appropriate) and our quotation.
- Production of general contract documentation including Equipment Schedules, Data Sheets etc.
- Production of Health & Safety documentation including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH assessments, Safety Instructions etc.
- Production of Functional Design Specifications based on outline operating process concepts.
- Providing periodic technical support for a small number of other clients with both water and wastewater treatment plants of various types.
- Assisting in the bringing to market, sales, support and servicing of new water / wastewater treatment products & technologies.
- Day-to-day liaison with client & contractors.
- Commercial & technical negotiations with suppliers.
- Not essential, but advantageous - Drawing work as required, mainly involving the use of a software design package such as AutoCAD (subject to capability).
Post contract site work includes:
- Organising and receiving equipment deliveries.
- Installation supervision.
- Day-to-day liaison with client & contractors.
- Plant commissioning process / electrical / mechanical, which will require familiarity with plc-based control systems.
- On-site pre-commissioning electrical checks.
- Production of Method Statements, Risk Assessments and working with Permit systems.
- Production of site reports & paperwork, including site instructions & variations.
- Providing on-site support and technical expertise.
- Providing periodic technical support for a small number of other clients with both water and wastewater treatment plants of various types.
- Fault finding & rectification.
- Service visits to clients.
Pre-Contract:
- Specifying equipment requirements.
- Co-ordinating with equipment / system suppliers
- Preparation of quotations & drawings
- Assistance with selling to clients
- Follow-up, liaison and potentially meetings with clients
- Preparation of detailed designs as part of the post-contract team
- Site visits as appropriate / Collection of information for quotation preparation
Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
- Preferably HND or higher in engineering or similar relevant field
- Experience within similar roles in the water or wastewater treatment industry would be advantageous
- Engineering background preferably in Mechanical Engineering
- Proficient in AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT for production of 2D drawings - Desirable
- Proficient in Autodesk Inventor for production of 3D models - Desirable