Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Water Infrastructure | Thames Water Projects | Up to £56,500 + Commercial Vehicle

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join an established, growing SME delivering engineering projects across the water sector. With a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work, this is a chance to take genuine ownership of projects, work closely with experienced colleagues and develop your career as the business grows.

Projects typically range from £50,000 through to £1m–£2m, covering mechanical, electrical and associated civils packages. You’ll be involved from planning and technical coordination through installation, commissioning and handover, with the variety and responsibility that comes from working in a close-knit engineering team.

The role

• Coordinate multiple projects, monitor programmes and milestones, chair or attend progress meetings and keep engineers, designers, contractors, suppliers and clients aligned.

• Review engineering drawings, calculations and specifications, challenge technical issues and support design changes while maintaining compliance with client requirements and applicable standards.

• Develop and update project schedules, identify delays and coordinate design, procurement, manufacture, construction and installation activities.

• Prepare and maintain technical reports, risk assessments, method statements, inspection and test records, design reviews, change requests and progress reports.

• Engage suppliers and subcontractors, review equipment and material specifications, track deliveries and resolve technical or programme issues.

• Visit sites to inspect installations, support testing and commissioning, investigate problems and assist with handover.

• Maintain commercial awareness of labour hours, materials, subcontractor costs, variations and budgets against actual spend.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in a Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or related engineering delivery role, ideally in water, wastewater, utilities or process engineering.

• Confidence interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation, with a practical, solutions-focused approach.

• Good organisation, communication and coordination skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines.

• Understanding of site safety, installation, commissioning and contractor management.

• A proactive attitude, willingness to take ownership and the resilience to deliver in a busy project environment.

• SSSTS or SMSTS would be advantageous; training support may be available.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £56,500, depending on experience.

• Commercial vehicle provided.

• 40-hour working week; site-based and Newbury office involvement (working pattern to be confirmed).

• Varied projects from £50k to approximately £2m, with an established pipeline of further work.

• Real scope for development, increased responsibility and career progression within a growing SME.

• Supportive, hands-on team where your contribution will be visible and valued.

Interested?

If you’re a technically capable engineer who enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish, we’d welcome a conversation. Apply with your CV or contact J3A Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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