[ref. m1737700] Project Engineer
Project Engineer
Location: SouthamptonSalary: £35,000 - £45,000 & a range of excellent employee benefits
Onsite – 8am-5pm Monday-Friday with weekend and OOH work required
Sodexo has a great opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our established team working with our clients based in Southampton.
Joining our team at their head office site, you will be responsible for managing and delivering all technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects and support the client by ensuring all technical specifications are met and that the projects adhere to the client’s requirements and standards by planning, scheduling, predicting and managing technical tasks to ensure projects are completed accurately with the appropriate resources and maintaining quality from start to finish.
The Project Engineer will ensure that all projects adhere to Health, Safety and Environment standards, statutory requirements and engineering best practices including oversight of contractor compliance, implement quality control processes for engineering work, ensuring that all outputs meet the required standards & specifications and identify potential risks related to the technical aspects of the project and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
You will work closely with third-party contractors to ensure that their engineering work aligns with project goals and client expectations, maintain accurate records of all technical aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with both Sodexo’s and the client’s processes & procedures whilst providing technical guidance and acting as a central point of contact for project works, facilitating decision-making for clients.
Establishing effective communication channels between Project Management, the business and Supply Partner community to enhance overall function effectiveness, you will assist the wider Sodexo teams in strategic support, including project pipeline development, impact assessment and grouping projects for optimal value and safety outcomes.
About You
Experience and knowledge requirement for this role:
- Significant experience in managing engineering projects, ideally in a corporate or facilities management environment
- Demonstrable track record of delivering a broad portfolio of Hard FM and M&E projects
- Strong technical skills with a proven ability to manage complex engineering projects
- Client-focused, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively
- Delivering projects that meet technical specifications and client expectations
- Familiarity with relevant statutory regulations, including CDM and H&S procedures
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex engineering projects
- Strong skills in managing client relationships, with a focus on technical communication
- Proven ability to lead and motivate technical teams to deliver high-quality work
- Skilled in identifying and managing technical risks associated with engineering projects
- Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
- Managing client relationships effectively to ensure continued satisfaction and project success
- Maintaining compliance with all relevant engineering standards and regulations
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills
- Decisive with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Qualifications required:
- Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering)
- Project Management qualifications (APM, PMI, Prince2) - Highly desirable
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you.
In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Wide range of Employee benefits
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
- Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match
- Life Assurance Coverage
This position will require the successful candidate to undergo a standard DBS check. Therefore, eligibility is a must.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today!