M&E Water Project Engineer — Site Delivery

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family‑Friendly Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development

Inclusion & Belonging networks

Annual salary review

Company Car option

Job summary

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver mechanical and electrical projects across water treatment sites. You will manage engineering, planning, execution, and commissioning within framework contracts, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires UK water industry experience, a recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit or

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• Proven experience within the UK water industry (mandatory).
• Experience on treatment works and pumping stations (mandatory).
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, engineering requirements, and engage clients; coordinate with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes where size and complexity require.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build labour and materials for quotes.
• Manage defect resolution and snagging through to close‑out.
• Promote a strong safety culture and CDM compliance.
• Maintain subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise risk.

Skills

Project management

Communication

CDM Regulations

NEC contracts

Organisational skills

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

MS Office

Job description

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver mechanical and electrical projects across water treatment sites. You will manage engineering, planning, execution, and commissioning within framework contracts, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires UK water industry experience, a recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit or