Graduate Project Engineer

J Browne Construction Company Ltd

  • Snodland, Kent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Role Summary:Join our Enisca Browne division, delivering integrated electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering solutions to the power and water sectors across the UK and Ireland. More than just a contractor, Enisca Browne partners with major utilities—including Southern Water, Essex & Suffolk Water, and Thames Water—on long-term frameworks to deliver capital works and maintain critical infrastructure.As a Graduate Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of M&E projects, contributing to both new asset construction and the maintenance of existing systems. This is a great opportunity to join a growing, quality-driven team committed to your professional development.Key Duties & Responsibilities but not limited to: * Work as part of the project delivery team responsible for the coordination and delivery of projects ranging in value and complexity, ensuring all projects to be undertaken are to an agreed cost, scope, and program.
  • Setting out and dimensional control of the works
  • Production and maintenance of drawing registers
  • Recording data and maintaining site records and collate documentation for Health and Safety file
  • Support project delivery teams during the preconstruction, construction, and plant commissioning stages.
  • Checking drawings and designs for accuracy, buildability and specification compliance
  • Support preparation of project budgets, placing orders to procure plant and materials, and ensuring they are within budget.
  • Deal with technical queries during the procurement process
  • Understand the contractual arrangements of a project and ensure that they are not compromised due to design or procurement issues.
  • Assist in the identification and pre-qualification of sub-contractors.
  • Be conversant and up to date with relevant legislation on construction issues
  • Actively promote the Company to existing and new clients and project a positive image of the Company to all stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering.Desirable TraitsTechnical Skills
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
  • Proficiency in software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB for mechanical; PLC programming, LabVIEW, or circuit simulation tools for electrical)
  • Understanding of core engineering principles
  • Basic project management knowledge
Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders
  • Team Collaboration
  • Initiative and curiosity
  • Adaptability.
Professional Attributes
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Commitment to safety and compliance.
Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary, with uplift in Year 2 based on satisfactory completion on Year 1
  • Company Van
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Three volunteering days per year
  • Employee Assistance Programme for support on health & wellbeing, relations, work, bereavement, and finances
  • Virtual GP service
  • Health & wellbeing medical
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Employee discounts via Medicash retail discount scheme
  • Training agreement with the Institution of Chartered Engineer (CEng)) or an alternative equivalent organisation of your choice to begin your journey to professional chartership.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

J Browne Construction Company Ltd