Veolia Water Technologies | Project Engineer

**Minimum of 5 years experience required** Job function: Responsibility for the Project Management of projects assigned from the proposal stage right through to handover to the client and the Service Department. Requirements: Education: B.Eng. Engineering discipline or Chemical Engineering. Skills and experience: Ability to solve problems and meet project deadlines. Ability to create P & I D drawings and write Functional design Specifications. Be cost-conscious and be able to critically analyse new and existing designs to generate cost reductions. Have experience of managing multiple projects and are familiar with using project plans. Have strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical disciplines. An awareness of the potential risks to health and safety on all clients' properties. Duties and responsibilities: Project Stage: Effectively project-manage and streamline the flow of work of all assigned projects until handed over. Attend the necessary hand-over meetings to identify and understand the conditions of contract and ensure that the purchase order reflects the scope of the work. Conduct design reviews to verify that the sales design complies with the project requirements, procurement budgets and installation method statements before it is adopted. Check through the water analysis, the mechanical/hydraulic and electrical engineering design requirements of the proposed system. Establish an accurate personnel administration and record system and maintain these in compliance with QA Procedures. Produce a Project Programme Schedule and other administrative documents for each project and issue these to the relevant people ensuring that the Programme is on schedule at all times and that conditions of contract are adhered to. Monitor progress, prepare progress reports and attend progress meetings as required. 8. Ensure that all potential variations are identified, quantified and agreed with the clients agents in accordance with the Project Programme. Obtain appropriate assistance and input from other people/departments in a timely manner so as to meet the requirements of the Project Programme. Prepare a hand-over pack for the Service Department and schedule system commissioning. Carry post-project meetings as necessary with a view to improving performance. Finance: Review the Cost Sheet and necessary resources for the successful completion of the project. Agree on the Cost Sheet and progress valuations with the client and liaise with the Finance Manager to ensure that payment is being made by the client in accordance with the Project Programme Schedule. Procure cost-effective equipment in compliance with the agreed Project Programme, terms and conditions and client specifications and ensure that goods and services are available on time. Monitor the project for scope, time and budget variations and generate a Variations Engineering Cost Sheet for approval and signature by the client before work commences. Prepare cost spreadsheets to determine the project value and margin. 6. Monitor, maintain and improve the project margin where possible without compromising technical quality or standards. Sign off on purchase invoices. Customer Liaison: Represent the Company on all matters relating to the project and control all related correspondence and documentation. Carry out all client communications politely, professionally and courteously, promoting good relations and efficiency and delivering a professional approach at all times. Plan all site operations with the relevant organisations briefed on the technical, safety and timescale requirements of the project. Attend site meetings with the Client, Engineering Consultant and Subcontractor when required and issue the relevant follow-up minutes. Ensure that standard and special systems Operating Handbooks are issued to the client in accordance with the project timeframe and, where appropriate in larger systems, ensure that clients receive thorough operating training. AutoCAD Produce accurate and legible Process Flow Schematic; P&ID and Plant Room Layout. Drawings to ensure that the equipment fits into the space provided with ample service access in accordance with Company Procedures and Work Instructions. Manage the generation of all documentation in accordance with Company Procedures and Work Instructions and the required Project Programme. Produce validation documentation which comprehensively tests the system supplied; i.e. Installation Qualification Protocols, Commissioning Sheets, and Operation Qualification Protocols, in accordance with the required Project Programme. Ensure that all validation documentation is correctly completed by the Company and the client and ensure that a copy is filed in-house. Ensure that the all water treatment system documentation and certification supplied by our suppliers and contractors is traceable to the equipment supplied. Collate the all water treatment system certification documentation into a presentable certification file and prepare the necessary quantity of copies for the client in accordance with the required Project Programme. Collate the all water treatment system O&M documentation into a presentable Operators Manual and prepare the necessary quantity of copies for the client in accordance with the required Project Programme. Upon receipt of the Handover Certificate from the client, ensure that a copy of both the Operators Manual and the Certification are available in-house. REQUIREMENTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES: Ownership & Accountability:To work efficiently and effectively and to take full ownership and accountability for the execution and delivery of the key responsibilities and tasks defined in this role and to seek direction and approval from the Engineering Manager, or appointed delegate, where required. Professional Relationships: To maintain strong and professional relationships with customers and colleagues, and to deliver excellent service to both to the very best of your abilities at all times. Team Player -To proactively contribute to the Companys success and act as a responsible team player to support colleagues and the best interests of the Company at all times. Continuous Improvement- To commit to the ongoing success of the Company and undertake to actively identify and deliver continuous improvement and growth within the Company. IT Skills- The Jobholder commits to continuous learning and the use of the latest IT equipment and software as required by the role. Policies & Procedures- To follow Company Directives and adhere to Company Policies and Procedures at all times. Flexibility - To demonstrate a flexible approach to working hours in order to cope with urgent situations and an unexpected workload as well as a willingness to undertake the additional duties which may be required from time to time by the Company to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Engineering Department. Skills: Problem Solving And Decision Making Strong analytical skills Excellent communication skills Benefits: Health Insurance Pension Scheme Share Scheme Hybrid Work Flexitime