Hybrid Project Engineer – Wastewater Pump Optimisation

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer for pump optimisation in the North West region. The role covers refurbishment, replacement and performance improvements across wastewater pumping systems, with travel to sites and a hybrid work arrangement (office, site, and remote work).

The ideal candidate will manage projects from survey through to handover, coordinating installations, testing and commissioning while ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with wastewater pumping systems and pumping stations is essential.
• Experience in pump refurbishment, replacement, installation or optimisation is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, pump curves, specifications, and asset data.
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering principles including flow, pressure, head, efficiency, wear, vibration and alignment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements on wastewater sites, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Ability to manage contractors, suppliers and site activities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose pump performance and reliability issues.
• Excellent communication skills to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing pump assets and pumping stations to identify performance and efficiency improvements.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specs, risk assessments and delivery plans.
• Coordinate pump removals, overhauls, installations, testing and commissioning.
• Review performance data to identify optimisation opportunities and energy savings.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors and service providers for quotations and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards on site.
• Produce technical reports, progress updates and handover packs.
• Support root cause analysis of pump failures and recurring issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Attend site surveys and commissioning activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and client teams.

Skills

Wastewater pumping systems

Pump refurbishment

Reading drawings

Mechanical engineering principles

Health and safety

Contractor management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Adepto Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer for pump optimisation in the North West region. The role covers refurbishment, replacement and performance improvements across wastewater pumping systems, with travel to sites and a hybrid work arrangement (office, site, and remote work).

The ideal candidate will manage projects from survey through to handover, coordinating installations, testing and commissioning while ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.