Project Engineer - Rail
Reporting to the Contracts Manager and supporting the Project Managers in the successful delivery of fire detection and associated life safety system projects, including works across the Rail and other major infrastructure environments. The role will coordinate design, procurement, installation, Quality, assurance, testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly, on programme and in accordance with project requirements and company procedures.
- Closing Date:TBC
- Job Location:London, Cambridgeshire and Birmingham
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Contract Type
Full time -
Salary
Dependent on previous experience -
Hours
40 hours per week
Typical Responsibilities
- Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day delivery of allocated projects.
- Create and review method statements, risk assessments and ITP’s etc and ensure site works follow the requirements of these.
- Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Liaise professionally with colleagues, clients, principal contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
- Attendance at internal and client design, assurance, planning, commercial, construction and commissioning meetings.
- Complete regular site surveys in advance of and during installation and commissioning activities.
- Monitor project programmes, key milestones, labour, materials and plant requirements, and provide accurate progress updates to ensure accurate reporting and updating.
- Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and project documentation, raising technical queries and coordinating changes where required.
- Support project commercial and contractual administration, including accurate records, NEC notifications, Communications, Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events where applicable.
- Support system installation, commissioning and witnessing activities and manage detailed progress trackers.
- Assist in the preparation of technical submittals, RFI’s, Assurance and As Built documentation.
- Ensure works comply with approved health and safety arrangements, quality requirements, relevant standards, Company procedures and project close-out requirements.
- Carry out any other duties commensurate with the position.
Person Specification
Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.
| Qualifications | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Relevant technical or engineering qualification | Desirable | Application |
| SMSTS, SSSTS or IOSH qualification | Desirable | Application |
| Full UK driving license | Essential | Application |
| Experience | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Experience supporting the delivery of fire detection, life safety or M&E projects | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience of construction project delivery in a site environment | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Experience of rail, infrastructure or other major projects | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Knowledge of NEC contracts and project change processes | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Skills / Abilities | Essential / Desirable | To be identified by |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of BS 5839 and relevant industry standards | Desirable | Interview / Application |
| Good working knowledge of fire alarm, life safety or M&E terminology | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload effectively | Essential | Interview |
| Excellent oral and written communication skills | Essential | Interview / Application |
| Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications | Essential | Interview |
| Knowledge and experience of construction CDE’s including Procore, CEMAR, Assetwise, Bentley, ASite, Viewpoint etc | Desirable | Interview |
| Competent using Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to work effectively under pressure and resolve issues | Essential | Interview |
| Good commercial awareness and accurate record keeping | Essential | Interview |
| Ability to coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers | Essential | Interview |
Email your CV, job application form and any relevant further information to recruitment@protec.co.uk
