Project Engineer

Overview

In this role you support the delivery of MEICA or Civils projects, helping steer design, build, and commissioning to meet programme and budget targets. You work closely with Project and Site Managers to resolve on-site engineering issues while ensuring compliance with HSQE standards. You’ll assist with procurement, H&S documentation, and commissioning procedures, contributing to quality planning and project forecasting. The role offers exposure to multi-disciplinary projects in water and waste treatment, with a clear impact on project performance and safety culture.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary tailored to experience
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager by tracking engineering activities and progress against the plan
• Manage material specifications, procurement timing, and maintain schedules
• Provide on-site engineering support to resolve issues and uphold quality and safety
• Assist with procurement, H&S documentation, and commissioning procedures
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, company standards, and HSQE requirements
• Prepare project documentation including procurement schedules, RAMS, and SWPs with input into programmes and forecasting
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors on H&S audits and inspections
• Support site activities to maintain programme and QA/ITP compliance
• Apply basic NEC contract knowledge (time, cost, EWNs) and contribute to quality planning

Key requirements

• Familiarity with MEICA or Civils projects from design or delivery background
• Process knowledge in Water Treatment and/or Waste Treatment, and process control knowledge
• Familiarity with control systems, valves, instrumentation, and quality instrumentation
• Understanding of hydraulic, pumping, and pressure systems
• Proficiency in MS Project for programmes and cost build-ups
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Project

• MEICA or Civils project knowledge
• Water or Waste Treatment process knowledge
• Control systems and instrumentation
• Hydraulic, pumping, and pressure system knowledge
• MS Project proficiency
• MS Word, Excel

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