We are working closely with an industry leading contractor who are in the market for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their established team on a permanent basis, onsite based full time at Hinkley Point C Power Station.

This position requires you to provide a strategic operational management plan to enable successful project delivery, strong leadership of a multi-disciplinary team, and facilitation of strong links with other teams within and external to the project. Building Services experience is preferred.

Your responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful completion of the construction programme, meeting or exceeding all contractual obligations
• Monitor delivery of the project, identifying risk and opportunities and working with key stakeholders to optimise project delivery
• Assess the ‘buildability’ of the proposed design, and ensure that Design teams produce feasible designs within the required timescales.
• Lead the delivery of construction works, ensuring compliance with all company processes and protocols
• Manage and develop the supervisory and engineering team, and lead project steering groups/cross discipline action groups, as required
• Responsible for the monitoring and management of construction budgets
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
• Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
• Ensure that HS&E targets, KPIs are set and managed, monitor the effectiveness of the HS&E management system, lead/review accident investigations and carry out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours & risk reviews and implement safety improvement options
• Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to the Works Section and that each has an appropriate level of ability.
• Set targets and KPI’s in line with Project objectives and monitor performance, ensuring that site audits are undertaken and action is taken to implement improvements
• Manage the implementation of systems and processes for Right First Time approach
• Overall ownership of Handover Documentation for Section
• Set targets and KPI’s in line with key outputs and monitor performance, reporting Section Progress, driving lean initiatives and carrying out constructive analysis of the fully resourced programme, and monitor/manage sub-contractor performance  against KPIs
• Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
• Chair weekly team leader meetings to review strategic performance on site, report progress and reasons for difference within Project Review meetings
• Liaise with off-site functions for knowledge sharing and best practice
• Identify longer term strategic training to support individual development as required
• Set and align targets and KPI’s in line with budget forecast , oversee the preparation of a cost plan and manage cost v value, through leading weekly cost meetings and identification and action regarding improvement areas
• Manage the procurement of subcontractors and advise on commercial aspects / preferred attendances and operational risks to the scheme and mitigation options
• Produce the risk schedule for section, review and update
• Support the work winning process by providing technical input

Requirements:

• Practical understanding of services discipline associated with the role this being either Electrical or Mechanical building services.
• ONC working towards HNC qualifications in either Electrical or Mechanical Building services (desirable)
• City & Guilds or JIB practical qualifications and experience with  a minimum of 3 years post practical or apprenticeship experience in the selected discipline.
• Familiar and competent in using Revit and Navisworks 3D viewing software
• Collaborative working environment experience to ensure MEP designs and installations have no scope gaps of holes in responsibilities.
• Experience in the management of a wide range of construction operations, including phasing and contingency planning, together with testing and handover
• Highly numerate, with strong commercial awareness and good technical knowledge
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a collaborative leadership style:
• Strong work ethic
• CSCS Card, and must be SMSTS qualified
• Strong decision making ability
• Strong communication and problem solving skills Able to provide  expert technical knowledge to support  work winning
• Health Safety & Environmental
• Substantial experience within H&S Management in an operational setting, including method statements, accident/incident investigation, knowledge of current H&S legislation and proficiency in the use of H&S Management
• Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately and experience in implementing systems improvements
• Production Control
• Experienced in resource allocation and up skilling
• Knowledge and experience of links between design teams and operational delivery
• Quality
• Can understand, implement and champion the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes involved
• Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works
• Productivity
• A track record in continuous improvement, with the ability to  analyse a fully resourced stage programme in the accepted format / software and to shift programmes to adapt to circumstances on site, whilst maintaining focus on targets
• experience of using sub contract or KPIs  to manage performance
• Commercial
• Able to set targets, in line with budget and commercial requirements
• Able to produce financial forecasts ,track progress against programme, and identify elements for cost recovery
• Working knowledge of the standard suite of contracts

Working Pattern:

• Hinkley Point C Construction Site
• 9-day fortnight
• Travel and accommodation is fully expensed
• Relocation package available

There is an expected 5 years minimum worth of work on this project.

This position offers long term progression, job security and a fantastic working culture amongst an established team.

If you are interested, send your CV to Ben at ben.bishop@coleman-james.com or on 07808723267