Mechanical Project Engineer

Your New Role

A leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join a major wastewater treatment upgrade project in Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a significant capital investment scheme involving process treatment installations, pumping systems, chemical dosing infrastructure, pipework and commissioning activities.Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will be responsible for coordinating design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover activities to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and author technical scopes of work

Review and assess mechanical supplier and subcontractor tenders

Manage mechanical design queries and technical interfaces

Coordinate mechanical design and construction activities

Produce and manage quality documentation and digital records

Oversee supply chain performance and programme delivery

Support procurement of mechanical equipment and materials

Attend site inspections, testing and commissioning activities

Liaise with designers, subcontractors and site teams to resolve technical issues

Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

Support risk assessments, method statements and project planning documentation

Assist with variation management and commercial change processes

Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and to required quality standards

Project ScopeThe successful candidate will support the delivery and commissioning of a range of wastewater treatment and mechanical infrastructure installations including:

Process treatment equipment

Chemical dosing systems

Package pumping stations

Washwater systems

Potable water network modifications

Large diameter above-ground pipework

Mechanical plant upgrades and associated infrastructure

What You'll Need

Proven experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the UK water or wastewater sector

Strong understanding of design-and-build project delivery

Experience reviewing and coordinating mechanical desi...