C&S Engineer to Senior Project Engineer Progression Plan
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We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We strive to ensure they have the proper development opportunities and guidance to support both their goals and
our business objectives. As such, we are committed to developing the skills and capabilities of our workforce through regular performance reviews combined with training and
development programs. This progression plan supports continued professional development and the strengthening of the Meinhardt team. Our progression plans help to
maintain efficient and effective career development with a focus on technical and business knowledge and quality management systems.
Progression is achieved when the team member is able to demonstrate a wide range of responsibilities for supporting work on a range of projects beyond their current role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Area of Experience
Evidence
Guidance / Notes
Status
Technical Ability
Shows a clear commitment to pursuing CPD in all areas
Can demonstrate a wide understanding of chosen
engineering discipline
Can demonstrate a solid understanding in general
engineering principals
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Maintains a record of CPD attendance both inhouse and externally in line with
ICE/CIWEM/iStructe requirements.
Actively keeps abreast of new technologies and
methodology both discipline specific and generally
Demonstrates a knowledgeable understanding of
chosen engineering discipline. Keeps abreast of
legislative changes and requirements together with
best practice
Is able to represent Meinhardt in a professional
context and able to talk about general engineering
principles. Maintains an understanding of other
discipline project requirements
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Area of Experience
Evidence
Guidance / Notes
Status
Technical Ability
Can demonstrate an interest and clear understanding of
Meinhardt’s approach
Can produce accurate calculations and drawings under
reduced supervision
Can produce designs from concept through to completion
under reduced supervision
To be able to defend design ideas at internal and external
project meetings with minimal supervision
To be able to defend design ideas at client meetings with
minimal supervision
A good awareness in understanding of other disciplines
Evidence of critical analysis and evaluation of own findings
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Understands and is able to communicate
Meinhardt’s approach to sustainability and general
engineering from concept through to completion
Has the ability to work under reduced supervision in
an accurate and correct manner. Can demonstrate
production and calculation methodology is
considered and aligns with industry standards
Demonstrates an ability to work through all stages
of a project through concept to completion. Can
demonstrate considered system selection and
chosen engineering methodology for a project
Outlines and quantifies reasoning behind design
ideas in a considered, methodical and factual
manner. Can quantify benefits of specific
implementation of ideas to an internal project review
panel
Outlines and quantifies reasoning behind design
ideas in a considered, methodical and factual
manner. Can quantify benefits of specific
implementation of ideas to external parties
Demonstrates a growing knowledge of other
engineering disciplines and an understanding of the
inter-relationship between both internal and external
engineering disciplines
Can demonstrate ability to critique and evaluate
own work. Can quantify findings and present in
manner conducive to successful completion of the
work
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Project Management
Able to critically assess and evaluate the work of others
and deliver constructive feedback with minimal
supervision.
Have a high-level awareness of project finances
Can prioritise own work, set times scales and work to
deadlines
Demonstrates a clear understanding of project
coordination
Appreciates the need for the application of consistent
standards and metrics
Is a team player and works well with internal project teams
Is a team player and works well with external project teams
Can demonstrate ability to critique and evaluate
work of others. Can quantify findings and present in
a constructive manner conducive to successful
completion of the work
Has a high level understanding and knowledge of
project finances.
Demonstrates an ability to manage and prioritise
own workload delivering within timescales, budget
and to deadlines.
Demonstrates an understanding of the importance
of co-ordination within a project team both internally
and externally. Understands the impact of own work
on the wider project design and successful
completion of a project.
Is able to assess and evaluate the importance of
consistent standards and metrics in the working
approach. Understands the impact changing or
moving standards can have on the success of a
project.
Is able to build and maintain solid working
relationships with other engineers. Is able to build
and maintain solid working relationships with
members of the structural and civil team and is able
to build and maintain solid working relationships
with members of the modelling team.
Is able to build and maintain solid working
relationships with external parties including clients,
architects and other members of the professional
team.
Marketing
Aims to build co-operative networks and working
relationships with peers in the wider build environment
community
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Is able to demonstrate how co-operative external
working relationships and networks are built and
maintained and their importance to the success of
Meinhardt
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SOFT SKILLS AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Area of Interest
Commentary
Status
Personal Progression
Under direction from your line manager develop a thorough
understanding of technical standards and company
benchmarks for maintaining quality of services
Working towards professional membership
Original, independent and critical thinking
Has ability to work under reduced supervision
Shows a willingness to continue learning and expanding
engineering knowledge
Can demonstrate understanding and application of
QMS and importance of upholding Meinhardt brand
Can demonstrate active pursuit of appropriate
membership of a professional body
Has the ability to critique and evaluate work of
others. Can quantify findings and present in a
constructive manner conducive to successful
completion of the work, with minimal supervision.
Has the ability to work under reduced supervision in
an accurate and correct manner. Can demonstrate
production and calculation methodology is
considered and aligns with industry standards and
best practice.
Actively keeps abreast of new technologies and
methodology both discipline specific and generally.
Demonstrates how engineering knowledge is
expanded and shared
Soft Skills
Is self-motivated and able to extend motivation to others
Shows ability to prioritise and manage own work loads
Has competent writing and communication skills
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Demonstrates an awareness of self-motivation in
respect to work. And has a clear understanding of
how own behaviour can affect colleagues and the
wider team
Demonstrates an ability to manage and prioritise
own workload delivering within timescales, budget
and to deadlines
Is able to demonstrate a proven track record of clear
and understandable written and verbal
communication skills
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Working towards having competent presentations skills
Working towards having good client-facing skills
Recommendation
Having undertaken some technical and nontechnical presentations, with minimal
supervision/assistance.
Is able to have good communication skills with
clients to minimise complaints and strengthen client
satisfaction
Reviewed by
Review Date
Guidance / Notes
The scale below is to act as a guide to the status of the team members development and progression. To identify where development and training may be required to assist
in developing their full potential to progress through their career.
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2
3
4
Is well developed and undertaken in a consistent manner through day-to-day activities within the current role and responsibilities.
Is a new responsibility that has been undertaken and development will be enhanced and expanded through natural exposure as the role is grown into. Internal soft
training and guidance will assist in attaining a greater understanding.
Has been started and progression is ongoing. Internal guidance and support will be required to attain the anticipated goal and achievement.
Is a new responsibility where limited exposure has been attained to date. To develop the level of skill and expertise for the role a formalised internal and external
training programme will be required.
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