YTL Construction

Due to the increasing workload within YTL Construction (Infrastructure), we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to work as part of the Treatment team.

As a Project Engineer, you will be working within the Project Management team based in either the South Area or the North area with travel throughout the Wessex Water region, which covers the area of Bristol, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Bridgwater, and everything in between. 

What you'll do

Within the role you will report to the Project Manager, where you will be responsible for the implementation of Engineering Schemes, ensuring all relevant scheme information is collated so that the construction, Electrical and Mechanical teams can carry out works to programme. 

This is a challenging role that demands effective communication with all internal and external clients, including arranging and attending meetings as required.

Your main responsibilities include:  

• overseeing all phases of engineering schemes according to NEC3 contract
• providing technical assistance within the design phase, suggesting recommendations when required
• conducting design reviews and analysing data to develop and implement strategies
• managing work packages, ensuring adherence to client specifications, programme and budget
• liaising with various stakeholders including clients, contractors, and internal departments
• attending meetings on various sites and report on project milestones
• working throughout the project to ensure health and safety documentation is in place
• ensuring adherence to safety regulations and environmental compliance
• complete governance documentation and present when required to key stakeholders in the business.

What you'll need

To be successful in this role, you will have a safety-first approach, ensuring the safety of yourself, the team and the public is at the forefront of everything you do. 

You will be an excellent communicator and be able to communicate complex topics to a range of people with varying knowledge and understanding.

In addition, we are ideally looking for:

• relevant engineering degree/equivalent certificate or time served experience
• experience in the water utility or similar construction industry is advantageous
• demonstrable experience in working independently and analysing large volumes of information (drawings, data, specifications)
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• project risk management, including safety, environmental, process, programme and budget
• experience working with Construction Design Management Regulations (CDM)
• experience in building good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• business/commercial awareness
• computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office
• IOSH/NEBOSH desirable.

Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence is essential. Use of your own vehicle is required and business mileage will be reimbursed. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 
 
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.