Project Engineer, Operations Manager

Salary: £48,000

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

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

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

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements.

This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset and minimising our impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future – whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

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.

• 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.

• Educated to HNC / HND Standard (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in a 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

• 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…