Project Engineer

Role overview

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

Salary: £48,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Benefits: 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays, Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression, Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover and much more.

**Successful candidates will be required to pass SC Clearance**

At EMCOR UK part of OCS, we deliver facilities management for the Defence sector by combining our engineering heritage with advanced innovation to support mission critical environments. We put people at the heart of everything we do, working closely with Defence customers to understand their needs, from strategic estate priorities to the safe, reliable delivery of day-to-day services across secure sites.

For our people, working in Defence offers long term stability and the opportunity to build a meaningful, lasting career. Defence contracts are typically longstanding, providing job security, continuity of work, and the chance to develop deep expertise within complex, high profile environments.

Our purpose is to ensure Defence infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and ready to support operational effectiveness.

Through our One Data World platform, we use secure, data-driven insights to optimise performance, proactively manage critical assets, and adapt services to evolving operational demands, while enhancing the experience of personnel on-site.

By taking on the complexity of facilities management, EMCOR UK enables Defence organisations to stay focused on their core mission, while we ensure the infrastructure behind it performs without compromise.

Role Overview:

The driver for developing contract value optimisation, tracking Divisional performance of the services business, will continue to develop and implement a consistent commercial framework for the projects business and develop/adapt and implement a proactive approach to risk management reducing risk to as low as reasonably practical. The role will include leading the assessment and delivery of projects in line with Group policies and procedures

What you'll do:

• Liaison with EMCOR commercial / technical / operational management in order to develop contractor lists and develop new business prospects.
• In conjunction with the Contracts Manager, prepare annual business plans identifying opportunities and development of the small projects operations.
• Preparation of programmes, method statements and risk assessments.
• Procure labour / materials and sub contractors in accordance with EMCOR buying procedures ensuring waste and costs are minimised.
• Liaise with EMCOR Management to keep them informed of contract progress and issues that may affect the running of the contract.
• Based upon current and projected project activity as identified in the annual business plan, develop an in house cost effective and multi skilled team of Technicians appropriately to the needs of the project business.
• Management and close supervision of EMCOR Staff and sub contractors.
• Knowledgeable and up to date in matters relating to Health and Safety and statutory requirements including CDM Regulations and ensure compliant at all times.
• Maintain accurate project administration files and costs (financial records).
• Preparation of a monthly report for the Contracts Manager detailing project activities.
• Attendance at monthly internal meetings.
• Provide operational support as necessary to other parts of business.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

About the role

Who you'll be:

• Educated to HNC / HND Standard (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in similar role
• Knowledge of key operational management disciplines, e.g. quality control, work planning methods
• Capable of managing a portfolio in excess of £500k per annum
• IT literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and project management tools)
• Valid full driving licence, desirable clean
• Good sound knowledge and understanding with commercial and contractual issues

EMCOR UK benefits

Benefits

• 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
• Refer a Friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
• GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Paid volunteering and charity days
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices. Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed. Join us in building a better world at work.

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