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Project Engineer

Posted 4 days ago

  • Leiston, Suffolk
  • Permanent
  • £50,000 to £60,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 24 days


Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer supporting one of our major nuclear clients in Leiston.

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Ideally experience in managing and delivering electrical power systems design and installation projects; for example prior experience in working with the national grid and/or electrical supply and distribution systems
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards


Why We're Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.
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We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
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