Project Engineer

Job description

Purpose of the job

Under the direction / supervision of a Senior Project Manager (SPM) or Project Manager (PM) assists in the execution of projects and gains awareness of project management process and practise. Assists the SPM / PM in project start up and delivery. Assists in project activities to meet time cost, quality requirements and manage risk. Assists in delivering the project Safely. Project delivery of lower risk, lower complexity sub packages of a larger project scope.

Reports to
Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

Key Accountabilities

Delivery accountability

Where applicable and within the experience and awareness of the individual take responsibility for delegated aspects of project delivery including definition, design, procurement, manufacture, construction and commissioning to a practised level within the delegated scope.
Responsible for delegated project financial performance.
·         Responsible for the successful delivery of the project delegated scope in accordance with the PMP.

·         Delegated responsibility for management of project scope and any deviation from that agreed scope.

The Project Engineer will assist the SPM/PM in the following activities:

Launches the Project

Set up project team, obtain resources and mobilise as part of a project.
Attends project start-up meeting.
Establishes effective communications.
Assists in the development of the Project Management Plan.
Prepares a project delivery strategy.
Prepares Procurement Strategy.
Prepares Safety Plan.
Ensure where required, a robust basis of design is developed which meets project delivery strategy, schedule and budget requirements and will deliver the technical requirements of the project.
Establish document and key deliverables schedule.
Established resource requirements and liaises with the business to secure the correct SQEP resource to meet the project requirements.
Establishes project management check sheets for the key stages of the project.
Launch the Construction Phase in conjunction with the Construction Function Manager.
Organise the management of production of safety case, where applicable, and ensure all constraints are flowed down from design to implementation and commissioning.

Establishes schedule, Budgets and sets up project cost control

Establishes base line budget and schedule.
Sets up WBS, CBS and OBS and align all.
Sets up accounting structure to suit the WBS.
Establish cost control methodology.

Procurement and Subcontract Management

Execute production of enquiry specifications in accordance with delivery and procurement strategies.
Execute the procurement exercise and subsequent review for supplier selection.
Assess tenderer costs, performance indicators and let subcontracts.
Execute placement of purchase orders on behalf of the project and the customer.
Execute subcontractors in accordance with company subcontract management process.

Monitor, Control, report, Project Costs, Resources (internal and external), Schedule and scope

Maintain record of project costs and commitments, compare with plan and take corrective action where required.
Hold regular progress meetings with the customer.
Hold regular internal reporting with Sponsor as defined in the PMP.
Track progress and resource usage on schedule, mitigate any deviations present or foreseen
Produce periodic progress reports for customer and internal, including financial reports and accurate costs to completion within MPRs, and MPA’s where applicable.
Identify and agree contract deviations.

Supervise Project Teams to achieve project Safety, Quality and Delivery Strategy requirements.

Supervises the Project Team or sub project in accordance with company requirements.
Ensures coordination between engineering teams and the management of interfaces on sub project packages or type 1 to 4 projects as required.
Ensure supervision of own staff and contractors on, and off, site to required standards of safety and quality including identification of training requirements.
Execute delivery of Health and Safety Plan requirements. (if appropriate).

Assess and Mitigate Project Risks

Identify and assess risks to the project
Generate and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Tendering and proposal development.

Provide input for tender responses.

Occupational Skills and Knowledge

Engineering, or other technical/science based, degree or HNC/HND level qualification with some experience.

Duties and Requirements

·        Ability to learn and practise professional standards of behaviour and compliance with legal and technical requirements.

·        Ability and aptitude to learn commercial awareness and the ability to negotiate with Clients.

·        Experience in engineering or project delivery environment.

·        A full UK driver’s license

Why us?

Why Nuvia

Nuvia - a subsidiary of VINCI construction - is an international company that operates across highly regulated sectors including Civil Nuclear and has a strong presence and history of delivery at nuclear sites in the UK and internationally.

Nuvia is a performance-driven company that is committed to the development of its people within a culture of safety, innovation, and excellence.

Entity

NUVIA is a branch of VINCI, the world's largest integrated concessions and construction group. NUVIA is more specifically the nuclear entity of the VINCI Group and is involved in the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities, from new build to decommissioning, maintenance and operation. NUVIA is constantly growing, with more than 2700 employees worldwide. On average, 100 men and women join us every year. Now, more than ever, we are looking for new talent to support the group's growth.