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VACANCY: Project Engineer

LOCATION: East of London

ABOUT US:

Glenfield Invicta is part of the AVK Group, market leaders in the supply of valves, fittings and flow control equipment to the Water, Wastewater, Oil and Gas industries throughout the world. Glenfield Invicta is an established and industry leading, specialist MEICA contractor for valves, penstocks, and actuators, operating across the UK.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A vacancy has arisen for a Project Engineer to join and support our growing Engineering Site Services team.

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of the site service projects from receipt of contract through to completion, by ensuring labour resources, materials, plant, and sub-contractors are allocated and managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Ensure all projects are planned, managed, and delivered effectively within agreed budgets.

Ensure the commercial and contractual elements of each project are understood – and works are planned and delivered accordingly.

Survey and scope site works providing sufficient information to produce or support the production of quotations for service works.

Support the production of significant quotations for service and related works.

Support/assist the Project and Service sales teams in maximising opportunities.

Continuously share information on project plans and progress to enable accurate revenue realisation, turnover forecasting, and labour scheduling.

Liaise with suppliers as required and ensure supplier deliverables are managed effectively.

Establish and maintain key relationships with customers – ensuring the customer is kept up to date in a timely manner regarding plans, progress, and any issues.

Attend site meetings and undertake site inspections when required.

Manage and maintain the highest possible standards of Health and Safety, in accordance with current legislation and procedures/policies laid down by the company.

Primary point of contact for the customer for all matters related to the delivery of the works.

Produce RAMS and other H&S documentation as the company and its clients require, utilising the experience of engineering and H&S staff across the company.

Manage own and team workload to ensure agreed deadlines are achieved.

Handing customers in a professional manner.

ABOUT YOU:

At least 2 years’ experience in a similar or related role within the mechanical engineering discipline, preferably in the water industry and a construction project environment.

Awareness of construction related regulations, e.g. CDM, LOLER, DSEAR, Confined Spaces etc.

Commercial awareness (forecasting, construction contracts, change management)

Experience in preparing RAMS.

Experience in preparing a Program of Works.

Flexibility to manage workload to take account of new deadlines and conflicting priorities.

Continuous Improvement mindset.

Excellent planning and organisation skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proven experience of dealing with customers in a professional manner.

Solution orientated problem-solving ability.

Located within Southeast London / West Kent Region

Full driving license.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive salary

An important role within a successful and growing business, with clear prospects for career progression

A culture of promoting personal development, with ample opportunity for training and earning qualifications

Remote working

Incentive scheme

A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes, and business growth

Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare and Wellbeing)

33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)

Life Assurance plan (x3)

Company pension plan

Discounts and cashback across many high-street and online retailers (Supermarkets, Entertainment, Fashion, Days Out, Technology, Home, and Travel)

WORKING HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

Monday – Thursday (Apply online only)

Friday (Apply online only)

We know that our people make the difference in the AVK Group, and we are looking for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to work with our inspirational leaders; to promote our culture, enable change and champion a lean environment