Section Mechanical Engineer – Fixed Term

January 5, 2023 | Comments Off on Section Mechanical Engineer – Fixed Term

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What is Crown House Technologies?

Crown House Technologies (CHtM) is Laing O'Rourke's internal off-site manufacturing business unit, managing all the works of steelwork fabrications, pipework fabrications, mechanical and electrical services modules and volumetric products for the wider business. The project co-ordination team are responsible for project management through The Crown House Technologies facility, involving technical review of models supporting the DfMA team, working to a programme to issue drawings to production and ensuring timely delivery of materials to suit production requirements.

Are you looking for a Mechanical Engineer role? Do you have experience in the Nuclear industry and or site wide MEICA infrastructure in another industry. Have you got a background in managing mechanical packages of work with sub-contractors? If so, can you be the right candidate for this role?

The opportunity is for a Mechanical Project Engineer, who can lead the coordination and technical reviews of main design packages from the main designer and sub-contractors from designated project areas. To support the Mechanical P.M to delivery Nuclear Facility in Somerset.

What will the Role look like?

  • To lead the coordination and technical reviews of main design packages from the main designer and sub-contractors from designated project areas
  • Interface with other engineering disciplines and work closely with MEICA Project Manager and Technical Leads
  • Challenge main designer specifications to comply to minimum contractual specifications
  • In depth understanding and interpretation of specifications when dealing with the client, main designer and sub-contractors
  • Contribute into/ Lead contractor's proposals
  • Input into Procurement Activities e.g. reviewing scope of works, attending to tender technical clarifications
  • Site attendance is required at Hinkley Point. The expectation is that the selected candidate will be based mostly on site with the project transitioning from design to installation in 2023.

You will also be required to assist with the management of all costs associated with your package including:

  • Management of the CHT "In Progress" snagging system ensuring that you return weekly punch lists where applicable.
  • Issue direct labour hours and sub-contractor hours to time administrator for tracking centrally.
  • Attendance at Site Meetings, Internal Project Reviews, Engineering Reviews, Planning and Co-ordination Meetings and Handover Meetings
  • Close out of all project items including O & M Manuals, Punch List, Safety File, QA File, - all with the support of the Mechanical package manager
  • Implement a weekly look ahead ensuring co-ordination with other trades.

What Skills & experience are we looking for?

  • Management of Site Safety in conjunction with the Laing O'Rourke Safety Advisor. This will include the setup, management of and closing out of the safety file as part of the Management team.
  • Management of Site QA in conjunction with the Mechanical Package Manager including set up, management and close out of file.
  • Familiarity with and management of Project Schedule in conjunction with other trades, Package Leads, consulting Engineer and Client requirements

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.