Project Engineer

August 10, 2022 | Comments Off on Project Engineer

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Job Title: Project Engineer- Electrical biased

Location: Okehampton- Hatherleigh

Business Area: Kier Utilities- South West Water

Contract: Permanent- Full Time

We are Kier, one of the UK's leading construction and infrastructure services and we are now looking for a Project Engineer to join our alliance with South West Water, to manage electrical and associated plant for a contract to enable the project to be completed within the budget and time frame.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Scoping, planning, programming and preparation of project programme for electrical aspects of works and to advise of progress and forecast
  • Procurement of equipment and materials as well as assisting in the placement of sub-contract and material orders
  • Maintain quality assurance records, approval and vet designs and producing operating & maintenance manuals
  • Attend site progress meetings, produce reports and coordinate mechanical and civils works
  • Advising Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project
What do we need from you?

  • Experience of working within the water industry
  • Hold a NVQ 2 Electrical Installation/ NQV 3 Electrical Installation plus SSSTS or SMSTS
  • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence
At Kier, we're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our benefits include:

  • New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
  • A competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave.
  • A fantastic matched pension scheme
  • Share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our sharesave and share incentive plans.
  • 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
  • Kier's Green Car Scheme
  • A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
  • And many many more!
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Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .
Closing Date: 7th September 2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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