Project Engineer

Job Description

Role: Project Engineer
Position: Contract
Location: Hinkley Point C Somerset

Duration: CED 31/12/2025 Rolling 12 months thereafter

Day Rate: Dependent on experience

Role Overview

We are looking for a project engineer within the commissioning business unit the successful candidate will have experience of managing a scope of work from pre-operations from concept to completion, with a construction background, and a good understanding of procurement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with day-to-day activities required to deliver work in line with the project plan including safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives. Working with and supporting a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a common objective.
• Working with the Project Manager to define the work scope to be delivered within the contract or package of work and the interfaces to the other elements of the programme.
• Delivery of assigned small projects, jobs and tasks ensuring that the work is conducted in a safe, timely and effective manner in line with the relevant procedures.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including Project Definition Document, Project Brief, Quality Plans, and other documents as required.
• Developing and executing effective execution strategies and plans in line with the overall programme execution plan (PEP), setting out how the programme of work will be manages, organised and executed. The PEP sets out the 'why', 'what', 'how', 'when' and 'who' for the delivery of the programme.
• Maintaining effective communications with all stakeholders and executing the project or PEP strategies within their contract or package of work
• Under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager drive the delivery of the contract or package activities to ensure they are delivered safely on time, to budget, meeting business & technical requirements. Monitor and manage the progress of the programme - track progress against milestones, deadlines, budget and provide key stakeholders with reports on these matters.
• Anticipate, manage and resolve issues within the contract or package. Identify risks and facilitate the resolution of all issues raised, develop and update the programme budget, and escalate any issues to the Project Manager
• Facilitate and chair project meetings and regular progress meetings as required by the Project Manager
• Ensure that contract or package contractual requirements are fulfilled.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project team members
• Identifying, implementing and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements
• Review documentation including contractors documents and drawings.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Large scale construction experience
• H&S Knowledge
• Engineering degree or equivalent

Desirable

• Nuclear new Build experience would be an advantage but not essential

At Hinkley Point C, you will shape the future of nuclear energy and contribute to a cleaner, sustainable tomorrow. This role offers the chance to collaborate on an ambitious project with a positive impact on the environment and society.

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

Good Luck!

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