Mechanical Project Engineer

We're looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Natural Resources team on our Thames Water framework based from Gerrards Cross and covering sits in the Northern Thames Valley region.

Location: based from Gerrards Cross and covering sits in the Northern Thames Valley region - some remote working available, with travel to the office required

Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As Mechanical Project Engineer you'll be working within the NRNN Water team, working within our Wastewater Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP). You will work alongside other Project Engineers to ensure that these MEICA focused projects are delivered in line with Kier's and the Thames Water KPI's. Projects will cover capital projects in wastewater site upgrade and resilience.  .

Your day to day will include:

• Engage with the direct and supply chain workforce matters of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, leading by example on leading indicators to promote engagement
• Selection of Mechanical supply chain and package scope based on technical and commercial judgement, in consideration of client frameworks and a willingness to challenge where there is a programme or commercial opportunity
• Supervise work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with method statements and work instructions from the project manager
• Accountability for the review and management of MEICA design outputs from our design partners.
• Work with MEICA site supervisors and commissioning engineers to monitor site progress and check the works are in line with the approved designs.

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Engineer is great for you if you hold:

• Industry experience within water and of commissioning mechanical plant in wastewater
• BEng/ ONC/ HNC/ BTEC qualified Mechanical engineering
• CSCS card, SSSTS & Confined Spaces
• Experience in reviewing RAMS and understanding the risks associated with process plant installations
• Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

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 initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-CH1