The MEI Senior Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing all stages of the project life cycle, from preliminary planning and procurement, to construction, commissioning, and handover of MEI systems.  

The purpose of the SPE role is to ensure the seamless coordination of various teams and stakeholders, effectively managing and supervising technical aspects, maintaining strict compliance with standards, engineering designs and team performance KRAs.  The SPE plays a key role managing subcontract packages and fostering Digital Delivery ways of working. By leveraging their engineering acumen and practical experience, they contribute significantly to optimization of project performance and the achievement of objectives. 

People Management

• Performance Management - responsible for setting performance expectations, conducting regular performance evaluations, providing feedback, and addressing any performance issues that arise. 

• Employee Development – responsible for identifying training needs, providing opportunities for skill development and advancement, and supporting subordinates in reaching career goals. 

• Employee Relations- responsible for fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing any conflicts or issues that arise in the workplace. 

• Workforce Planning- responsible for forecasting future staffing needs, identifying talent gaps, and developing strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing the right talent to meet project objectives. 

Procurement 

• Manage the successful delivery ITS works and other MEI engineering functions from the procurement tender process, evaluation of tenders, execution of contacts and delivery, which may include design, cost, planning and commercial personnel within SPARK. 

• Draft various Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation such as Scopes of Works, Pricing Schedules etc. Manage the tender process including but not limited to evaluating tenders and providing technical support. 

• Chairing procurement subcontractor interviews with the Project Manager and producing evaluation reports. 

• Producing and maintaining procurement schedules with the input of planners and wider MEI delivery team to ensure the execution of subcontractor contracts support required onsite dates/project milestones.  

System Design and Engineering 

• Review of design documents and outcomes to ensure SPARK are meeting Project specific requirements, codes and regulations while remaining efficient and within the specified budgets. 

• Completion of constructability and commissioning reviews of ITS design packs.  

• Input into technical reviews for ITS works and other related design packages to ensure they have procured within budget and have delivered in accordance with programme requirements. 

• Review of subcontractor shop drawings and procured items ensuring they meet design intent.  

Delivery & Project Management  

• Develop and submit construction/commissioning work packs in conjunction with subcontractors’ scope of works. 

• Manage subcontractor budgets, resources, and timelines to meet client expectations and project objectives. 

• Communicate with internal disciplines, design team, clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and authorities/regulators to ensure satisfactory completion of design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.  

• Assist with updating weekly/monthly dashboard reports on site progress and any site issues that may be present or envisaged with an impact rating. 

• Manage and input for the development of reports for recording and monitoring works progress with subcontractors which includes the recording and evaluation of completed works, cost incurred, deliveries, materials used and the retaining progress drawings. 

• Troubleshoot onsite technical issues and propose innovative solutions to optimize system performance. 

• Assist with evaluation of subcontractor monthly claims, variations and report possible claims upstream. 

Compliance and Quality Assurance 

• Driving Subcontractor completion of digital quality records (ITR/ITP etc) in a timely fashion. 

• Interpret and apply relevant codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle. 

• Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to verify system functionality and performance. 

• Prepare documentation, reports, and certifications to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Conduct quality assurance inspections and tests to verify system functionality and performance.