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Company: Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E

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

Location: Walsall or Bristol

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

IWS M&E, part of OnSite Ltd—a division of South Staffordshire Limited— 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.
• Life Assurance cover (role dependant)and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• 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)

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.