Project Engineer – Mechanical

Overview

In this role you lead engineering projects from concept to handover within the AO&M team, delivering mechanical, electrical, and process upgrades for water and wastewater assets. You will coordinate cross-disciplinary activities, ensure safety and quality objectives, and drive practical solutions that improve asset performance and reliability. The position offers exposure to live operating environments and a path to ownership of project outcomes with a market-leading engineering organization.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Private Healthcare
• Holiday Allowance 31 days (33 after 2 years)
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Professional Fees Paid

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects from concept through completion
• Develop technical solutions to client requirements
• Coordinate engineering activities across the project lifecycle
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, technical submissions, and procurement packages
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist contractors
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and legislative requirements
• Monitor costs, progress, risks, and opportunities
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and hazard identification workshops
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover activities
• Produce and review project documentation and technical records
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across projects

Key requirements

• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience delivering engineering projects in industrial, utilities, process, manufacturing, or water environments
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and equipment
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction safety requirements
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Full UK driving licence

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• team collaboration
• mechanical engineering principles
• equipment knowledge
• coordination of multidisciplinary activities

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