Construction Engineer

We wish to recruit a Construction Engineer for a BioPharma client in Belgium. The Construction Engineer will be working as part of the site project engineering team managing small and mid-sized site investment projects from concept through to handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with significant experience of construction projects on pharma facilities and has worked on large multi-disciplinary construction teams. The role is senior, client-facing and requires the ability to inspire confidence throughout all phases of construction execution.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,800+ people. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners

We are a leading international engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm with a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US. We have a multi-discipline team of over 3,800 people and we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and food and beverage sectors.

Our Vision is to be a highly valued and creative delivery partner, building a more sustainable world with our clients. To do this our people are key and is where you can play a part. We are continually looking for experienced professionals to join our team.

Safety

• First Priority is the Safety & Health of all persons working on or visiting the site.
• Actively promote compliance with the Construction Safety & Health Plan and Environmental Management plans. Intervenes directly if any unsafe situations or practices are observed. Interact with and coach the workforce in the application of best safety practices.
• Complete a minimum of five SOR’s and three SPA audits each week.
• Participate in the weekly safety audits as required by the rota.
• When requested, participate in weekly Safety/Coordination meetings.
• Assists with the coordination of the commissioning team during the turnover phase.

Scope

• Be familiar with the contract scope, technical documentation package, contract price details and fabrication/supply/construction programme.

Coordination

• Assists with the monitoring of the day-to-day site activities of the Contractors, to ensure they complete their contracts in terms of safety, quality, schedule, cost and documentation.
• Be fully informed on planned activities, work methods and resources.
• Participate in morning planning meetings at workface (‘Whiteboard meetings’).
• Be Aware, action and provide feedback on
  • Output from 4-week lookahead meeting
  • Weekly Coordination Meeting.

Quality

• Monitor the implementation of the Contractors’ Quality plan.
• Carry out daily inspections of the works to ensure the required standards are achieved.
• Witness any tests or inspections required under the Inspection and Test Plan.
• Keep the Project Manager informed on all quality matters
• Advice project manager of any potential deviations from the IFC documentation and ensure that only approved changes are implemented.
• Ensure work inspected conforms to the approved FOK and samples.
• Complete a minimum of one specific inspection daily and record in the QIR report.
• Liaise with local Logistic team on free-issue Equipment deliveries, receipt and inspections.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, review and approve test packs.
• provide information to the database controller so that status reports are up-to-date and accurate.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch-list management, construction close-out and turnover of systems to client and/or the C&Q team.
• Assist with the close out of punchlists.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Construction Management or Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the construction sector.
• Experience of on site construction management.
• Knowledge of Digital Project Delivery desirable.
• Experience of medium sized construction projects and working in multi-disciplinary construction teams desirable.
• Experience in construction delivery within specialised industrial sectors including, for example, Life Sciences, Food, Mission Critical & Data-Centres desirable but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety on medium sized construction projects desirable.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of French and English.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy. Please visit our website to read more in our Corporate Responsibility Health, Safety & Wellbeing Report 2022.

D&I

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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