Graduate Electrical Engineer

Location

Hillsborough, Co. Down | United Kingdom

Job description

GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Civil Engineering)

Civil Engineering

LOCATION : Hillsborough, with travel throughout Northern Ireland

Reporting to the M&E Manager, the Graduate Electrical Engineer has responsibility for the on site coordination of Electrical works on Projects undertaken by the Civil Engineering Division of Graham Construction.

Working as an integrated member of project delivery teams and contributing to project tendering, you will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the Civils Division and will be expected to meet personal development targets, project goals and business targets.

Excellent technical knowledge, attention to quality and team working are essential components of the job role.

The Graduate Electrical Engineer shall :

• Work as an integral member of the project delivery team, coordinating the Mechanical & Electrical elements of civil engineering projects predominately on Northern Ireland Water contracts.
• Supervise site works, ensuring works are planned, coordinated and completed in accordance with company Safety, Health & Environmental policies.
• Ensure quality records necessary to meet quality requirements are maintained.
• Keep a good Site Diary.
• Review installation risk assessments and method statements ensuring work is sufficiently planned, coordinated and supervised to provide safe and efficient works.
• Prepare and provide input to handover documents such as the Health & Safety File, Technical files, O&M Manuals and NIW BUDI asset returns.
• Meet with designers and subcontractors on a regular basis to monitor progress of the design, procurement, installation and commissioning works against the contract programme.
• Identify potential project risks and take appropriate mitigation action in accordance with contract requirements.
• Introducing improvements and innovations where appropriate
• Liaise with other function/departmental personnel in Engineering, Planning, Procurement & Commercial.
• Follow core GRAHAM business systems and policies throughout the area of responsibility
• This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken.
• It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Technical Competencies

Essential

• Demonstrate technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical works in water & wastewater projects.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills.
• A third level qualification or equivalent in a construction or engineering related discipline

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge in one or more applicable systems
• Experience in design, construction or commissioning of mechanical and electrical process plant.
• Behavioural Competencies

Essential

Effective Communication skills : Able to communicate effectively with various employees and produce written information for internal and external use. Present a professional image that promotes the department and the company.

Initiative : is able to work alone to get results in an effective way but is aware when assistance is required to adhere to deadlines.

Team Playe r: Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honesty, loyalty and commitment.

Customer Focus : Takes time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the client, beyond those initially expressed.

Productivity : Focuses time and resources on activities that will yield the greatest benefit; Gets work done within a given time frame; Sets realistic personal goals and work plans that are consistent with the business needs and strategies of the team; Works effectively under pressure – balances multiple objectives with excellent attention to detail.

Adaptability : Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations.

Productivity : Focuses time and resources on activities that will yield the greatest benefit; Gets work done within a given time frame; Sets realistic personal goals and work plans that are consistent with the business needs and strategies of the team; Works effectively under pressure – balances multiple objectives with excellent attention to detail.

Adaptability : Able to manage change and remain flexible to individual situations

Our commitment

GRAHAM aims to be an employer of choice for people from different backgrounds and to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunity. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey. The diversity of our people, their skills and abilities is the strength that helps us achieve our best.

We will only consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying, as we will sponsor a work permit on your behalf. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

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