Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical - Waste water Industry)

Location: Walsall or Bristol

Salary: £55,000 + Car/Car Allowance

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning. IWS M&E is part of the South Staffordshire Group - a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses - offering long-term development and career progression.

IWS M&E, part of OnSite Ltd-a division of South Staffordshire Plc-is a leading specialist in capital project delivery, environmental and energy management, plant maintenance, and emergency response services. Operating across the UK, 24/7, 365 days a year, we deliver practical and cost-effective solutions to water, wastewater, and environmental challenges.

Due to continued growth across our water framework contracts, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E) with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector. This role offers variety, technical challenge, and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that protect the environment and communities.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the successful engineering delivery of mechanical and electrical projects across water and wastewater treatment sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing project scopes, engineering requirements, resource plans, and programmes
• Ensuring compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations
• Leading HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes specific to water and wastewater assets
• Reviewing RAMS and maintaining designer's risk assessments
• Managing defect resolution and snagging through to close-out
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations
• Reviewing tenders, designs, and subcontractor performance
• Collaborating with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise technical and operational risk
• Experience in waste water projects

What you'll need:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven project delivery experience within the UK water or wastewater industry (essential)
• Experience working on treatment works, pumping stations, networks, or clean/wastewater infrastructure
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts
• Excellent organisational, planning, and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit or Inventor
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required)

This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Project Engineer with waste water industry experience who wants to progress their career within a growing, supportive, and technically driven organisation.

What you'll get in return:

• Family-Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer's Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks - Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women's Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)