Would you enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary project delivery scheme team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our small schemes team based in our west division as a Project Engineer.
What you'll do
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned capital maintenance projects across a diverse range of sites, including water recycling, water production, sewerage, and water distribution.
The value of projects varies between £15,000 and £500,000. You will be based in the west area covering Taunton, Yeovil, Minehead, and surrounding locations.
Projects can include pumping station upgrades, the design and installation of inlet screen replacements, emergency wastewater treatment side streams, and clean water treatment process upgrades.
Your role will involve:
- Optioneering, tendering, spend forecasting, project delivery, commissioning, authoring payments, and project closeouts
- Working closely with contractors and supply chain
- Ensuring adherence to health and safety and other statutory regulations affecting the construction process
- Meeting company and departmental targets
- Assisting in establishing budgets and obtaining approvals
What you'll need
Ideally, you will have a background in construction and/or water industry with experience in project management and working with external contractors.
It is essential to have a safety-first approach and good negotiation and influencing skills.
In addition, you will need to:
- Have a positive and 'can-do' attitude
- Be well-organised, customer-focused, and a great team player
- Hold a technical level 4 (HNC) qualification in an engineering discipline
- Be a professionally registered engineer (EngTech/IEng) or working towards this - support can be provided for professional registration
- Have a working knowledge of CDM 2015
- Possess a valid driving license (a company car will be provided if you cannot use your own vehicle)
Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
- WessexWater - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
- YTLDevelopments - a major UK developer redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into a sustainable community with homes, schools, commercial space, and more
- YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing services across infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors
- YTL Arena - developing and operating an entertainment complex with a 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space
- Additional retail, environmental, and specialist businesses
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, offering opportunities to develop and progress your career within a diverse group.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team.