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Project Engineer MEICA

July 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Project Engineer MEICA

We are looking for a Project Engineer MEICA to oversee the successful delivery of MEICA scope through all stages from design to handover on multiple integrated schemes, involving the installation and upgrading of treatment and distribution assets. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, sharesave scheme, family friendly policies and even more.



Location: Reading & Oxford regions
Contract: Permanent, full-time position.
Salary: Competitive + benefits



Responsibilities

In this exciting role, to join Kier who are a strategic partner to Thames Water Capital Frameworks across the Thames Water supply and treatment regions. Delivered through an innovative internal joint venture between Kier Utilities and Kier Infrastructure Major Projects, we deliver design & build services for new and existing Infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-Infrastructure assets (above ground).

  • Programme ownership and advice to Project Planner of all Mechanical and Electrical aspects from design through to commissioning and handover
  • Implementation and monitoring of SHE policies and procedures in accordance with the Kier Integrated Management System
  • Engage with the direct and supply chain workforce on matters of Health, Safety and Well-being, leading by example on leading indicators to promote engagement
  • Selection of Mechanical & Electrical supply chain and package scope based on technical and commercial judgement, in consideration of client Frameworks and a willingness to challenge
  • Accountability for design integration of M&E package plants and associated control and automation
  • Promote collaborative planning with the client and suppliers to maintain a common focus on key outputs and deliverables with appropriate escalation as risk occur
  • Line Management duties of Mechanical or Electrical Supervisors and Graduates
  • Accountability for commercial forecast on your schemes, ensuring robust control of actual costs, participate in forecast reviews, final cost & value review with commercial team
  • Identify opportunities to increase value through effective change management, ensuring Instructions are received and processed to realise a change to Target Cost as applicable.
  • Contribution in identifying project risks and opportunities along with implementing mitigation and realisation measures respectively
  • Maintaining quality standards set out in the Project Execution Plan and Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP)


Who are we looking for?
This role of Project Engineer is great for you if:


  • Hold full UK Driving Licence
  • Industry experience ideally including water/ wastewater capital projects
  • Technically competent in both Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
  • 5 Day - Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Certificate
  • Competent judgement, problem-solving skills, and commercial awareness
  • Thames Water Passport (Can be arranged on commencement)


We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk to discuss and arrange these.



Benefits 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 favourites include:

  • new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more.
  • professional subscription - you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development.
  • pension - you will be able to join the Kier Retirement Savings Plan (KRSP)
  • Kier rewards - You will have access to discounted shopping including restaurants, insurance companies, and supermarkets.
  • employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member to work for Kier
And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our benefits on our website: www.kier.co.uk/careers/rewards-benefits



Who is Kier?

We're made up of six business units, Group Functions, Construction, Highways, Infrastructure, Utilities and Property, and as a group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK. Take a look at our sustainability objectives: https://www.kier.co.uk/sustainability/

At the core of all our projects is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods and innovations to ensure we offer the best value to our clients as sustainably as possible.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We are collaborative, trusted and focussed in all that we do, and our people are essential in helping us achieve our goals.


Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives.

You can see more about our D&I action plan here: https://www.kier.co.uk/media/6668/di-roadmap-2021.pdf

Closing Date: 2 August 2023

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