Small Works Mechanical Project Engineer

DBS are looking for a Small Works Mechanical Engineer to join their vibrant Maintenance & Small Works Department in Newark.

About the role:

We currently have a vacancy for a Small Works Mechanical Engineer to work alongside our existing Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineers to generate, price and deliver a wide range of small works projects.

The position is based at our Head Office in Newark, Nottinghamshire, with travel as required.

What we are looking for:

Within the Maintenance and Small Works Department you will be part of a team, taking ownership and having responsibility for securing and delivering a wide range of projects. You will also help to co-ordinate the site construction, commissioning and handover activities of M&E projects.

Duties Include:

• Reviewing suitable project enquiries as part of a team
• Assisting with pricing exercises to secure projects
• Liaising with specialist suppliers and sub-contractors
• Evaluating and comparing quotations and technical proposals
• Reviewing M&E design documentation with our in-house Design Department to ensure compliance with customer specifications and relevant standards
• Leading M&E disciplines on behalf of the site team in co-ordination / management of M&E construction activities
• Ensuring safe systems of work are in place for mechanical, electrical and process works
• Producing commissioning plans and supervising commissioning activities and handover
• Preparing and issuing sub-contract and supply only enquiry packages
• Ensuring company quality systems are in place and are adhered to
• Identifying changes and providing advice to the Commercial Department
• Risk management

Who We're looking for:

The successful candidate must be well presented, articulate and be able to communicate in a confident and professional manner. They will be able to work as part of a team but should also be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative with minimal supervision.

Ideally the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a sound working knowledge, and proven track record, within a small work contracting environment, ideally with a Mechanical Trade background. However, as a large M&E Design and Build Contractor, we have a number of colleagues who are able to offer advice and  assist on projects as necessary, so if you are only starting out in your career, we would be happy to work with you to build on your existing skill sets.