Job Description - Mechanical Site Engineer

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Mechanical Site Engineer on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering main contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East

The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years.

Duties as Senior Site Engineer:

* Manage and coordinate mechanical installation activities on site in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

* Supervise mechanical subcontractors and site teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

* Interpret and work from mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and construction documentation.

* Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, ICA and commissioning activities.

* Monitor progress against the programme and identify potential delays, constraints and technical issues.

* Liaise with Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Site Managers, subcontractors and the client to resolve engineering and construction issues.

* Undertake site inspections and ensure installations comply with design, specification and relevant standards.

* Support the preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans and permits.

* Ensure materials, plant and equipment are available and suitable for the planned works.

* Monitor quality of installation and ensure inspection and testing requirements are completed and recorded.

* Assist with commissioning, testing and handover of mechanical systems and equipment.

* Identify defects, coordinate remedial works and ensure issues are closed out effectively.

* Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, quality documentation, drawings and technical queries.

* Support the management of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements on site.

* Contribute to toolbox talks, site briefings and continuous improvement initiatives.

* Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

* Proactively identify project risks at an early stage and implement effective mitigation measures to minimise impact.

Experience Required:

* Experience working as a Mechanical Site Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or similar construction/site-based role.

* Experience delivering mechanical works within a construction, infrastructure, utilities or process environment.

* Understanding of mechanical installation, testing and commissioning.

* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

* Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.

* Strong communication and coordination skills.

Remuneration:

On offer is a salary of up to £62,500 (DOE) plus generous package

This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.

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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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