Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Sandown
MWH Treatment Limited · Sandown, South East
Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer - Sandown at MWH Treatment Limited, based in Sandown, South East, paying £55,000 - £72,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £55,000 - £72,000 per annum
- Location
- Sandown, South East
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 26% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference vacancies/8827248-project-engineer-senior-project-engineer-sandown
About the role
We ar e looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer working on our Sandown Project.
You will report directly to the M & E Manager and you will assist the Project / Construction Manager in co-ordinating an effective and economic plant design and procurement strategy; ensuring information is issued in time to enable construction, commissioning and putting to work in line with the Contract Programme; provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance
- Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date
- Ensure contract reviews, monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time
- Maintain good client relationships at all levels
- Assist with the Project Management strategy
- Establish and maintain the contract filing systems
- Assist in the production of the contract programme; monitor programme and produce progress reports
- Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals
- Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers
- Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues
- Monitor subcontract performance
- Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take over documentation
- Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
- Maintain a positive and solution oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
- Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
- In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
- Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality
- Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing of quality solutions
- Evaluate innovative solutions and processes
- Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis
- Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain
- Complete the capitalisation process
Essential:
- Basic engineering background
- Working knowledge of various conditions of contract especially NEC
- Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
- Experience of supply chain expedition
- Knowledge of water and waste water treatment processes
- CDM & Health & Safety knowledge
Desirable:
- Relevant professional qualification an advantage
Collaborative approach
Technical Competencies:
- Contract Management
- Governance
- Budgeting and cost control
- Risk, Opportunities and issue management
- Project Planning (schedule)
- Digital Delivery
- Procurement (negotiations and management)
- Solutions development (pre- construction / design development)
- Client, stakeholder and conflict management
- Resource management
- Change management
- Quality management
Behavioural competencies:
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Client Focus
- Striving for Results
- Integrity, Trust and Respect
- Coaching and Providing Feedback
- Leadership
Reference: vacancies/8827248-project-engineer-senior-project-engineer-sandown · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via MWH Treatment Limited
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