Mechanical Project Engineer

GRS are working on behalf of a key client to recruit an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes across the Thames Valley region, under a major UK water framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically-biased engineer who has experience in water or civil engineering projects, ideally working alongside Project Managers to deliver schemes from design through to commissioning.

Role Responsibilities:

Oversee the mechanical elements across a portfolio of live water projects, working closely with designers, suppliers, and on-site delivery teams.

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Coordinate the procurement of both on-site and off-site manufactured mechanical components, including prefabricated and modular systems.

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Monitor progress of both fabrication and site installation to ensure work is delivered on time and within budget.

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Carry out factory inspections and on-site quality audits to maintain high standards of delivery and customer satisfaction.

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Contribute to building a positive team culture across projects, supporting wellbeing and collaborative working environments.

Essential:

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Background in mechanical or civil engineering with experience in water/wastewater projects.

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Minimum SSSTS (SMSTS preferred).

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CSCS card (appropriate to the role).

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Relevant qualifications such as ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.

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Comfortable coordinating with multidisciplinary teams including commercial, design, and construction.

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Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

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Ability to manage workload across multiple live sites with shifting priorities and locations.

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Competent with standard IT tools and project reporting software.

Desirable:

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Experience in both pre-production and on-site project engineering.

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Knowledge of Lean Construction, MMC, Agile delivery, or Production Thinking principles.

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First Aid at Work certification.

This role will involve travel between various live project sites in and around the Thames Valley, so flexibility is essential. This is a long-term opportunity with significant potential for growth within a high-performing regional delivery team.

If you’re a mechanical project engineer with water or industrial project experience and are looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries: clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals