Project Engineer

Project Engineer -(EST0001V2)Your Impact:
At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
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About the Opportunity
Jacobs are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team supporting our key client EDF Energy Nuclear Generation with their nuclear fleet in the UK.
This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced project engineering management professionals within Jacobs and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your project engineering management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.
This role will be based at EDFs Heysham 2 Power Station location, since 1988 Heysham 2 has generated 295TWh of zero carbon electricity which is the equivalent of enough power to every home in Lancashire for 144 years, or like taking every car off the UK's roads for 18 months.
You will be accountable to the client Project Manager, Programme Manager and/or Construction Manager. Flexible working arrangements between office and home may be possible, however the role will predominantly be based at the Power Station. Key responsibilities will be:
Producing and maintaining engineering documentation including quality plans and technical specifications
Management of technical queries in accordance with relevant processes and procedures
Supporting the process of contractor selection and contract placement
Technical reviews of contractor documents and drawings
Carrying out technical appraisals of project options
Performing feasibility studies, site surveys and liaison with designers and station engineering staff as required
Prepare Engineering Changes and manage the preparation of supporting and affected documents
Commissioning documents and act as test team leader where appropriate
Supporting the Project Manager and Construction Manager in managing the project and ensuring the work is carried out in a safe, timely and effective manner to its conclusion
Here's What You'll Need:
Typically Chartered Engineer or HND
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification
Candidates that hold a formal project management qualification and are versed in modern project management techniques preferred but not essential
Experience of Identifying, implementing, and complying with applicable safety, environmental and quality standards, company procedures and policies and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Knowledge and experience of delivering construction projects under CDM
Strong communication and organisational skills
A background of working at Power Stations and Nuclear Licensed Sites is preferred but not essential and everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards
Our Culture
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Primary Location:United Kingdom-United Kingdom Countrywide-Morecambe-UK Heysham 2 Power StationTravel:Yes, 10 % of the TimeJob Posting:Feb 27, 2024, 2:34:43 PMJob:Civil/StructuralOrganization:CMSJob Type:ExperiencedJob Classification:Fulltime-RegularWork Locations:UK Heysham 2 Power StationHeysham Power StationHeysham MorecambeLA3 2XHCapabilities:Nuclear Existing Power Plants
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