22nd December, 2025

Project Engineer (Mechanical - Water Treatment)

We are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of mechanically biased projects within the water and wastewater treatment sector.

The role will involve managing mechanical installations, refurbishment
works, and commissioning activities on treatment sites, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical projects on water and wastewater treatment sites
• Scope and manage mechanical works including pumps, pipework, valves, tanks, and associated process plant
• Coordinate mechanical installation, subcontractors, and site activities
• Support mechanical design coordination and commissioning activities
• Produce method statements, risk assessments, and commissioning documentation
• Manage project costs, programmes, and technical compliance
• Ensure completion of mechanical O&M manuals and handover documentation
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance

Requirements

• Experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer within water treatment, utilities, or process environments
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• CSCS Gold Card and SMSTS
• Strong understanding of mechanical process plant and site-based delivery
• Ability to travel to sites across East Anglia

Desirable

• Experience working on live water or wastewater treatment sites
• NVQ Level 4 or higher in a mechanical discipline