Mechanical Project Engineer

Galliford Try; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer based in Brighton. This role involves leading mechanical engineering projects in the water sector, ensuring high quality and compliance. Candidates should have some experience in the water industry, along with a mechanical ONC / HNC or NVQ equivalent. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment. The firm values employee well-being and provides significant training and support, pushing for innovative solutions within energy and resources.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry or Non-Infra projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR is desirable.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering from concept through to completion using in-house resources.
• Deliver Non-Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
• Oversee design management and liaise with clients and internal teams.
• Conduct early site investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Commercial and contractual awareness

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Organised, proactive and passionate about delivering excellence

Education

Mechanical ONC / HNC / or NVQ equivalent

Tools

CSCS / ECS Card

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

City & Guilds Authorised Person Module

Job description

Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies :

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent no fee will be applicable please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Role Mechanical Project Engineer

Location Brighton

Purpose of the role

Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact Join Galliford Trys Environment Business and help deliver essential water infrastructure projects across the South East.

Youll be the engineer in charge covering smaller clean and wastewater projects within the water industry. Reporting to the Project Manager youll collaborate with a skilled team to ensure design procurement financial control and site activities are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering from concept through to completion using in‑house resources and site teams.
• Deliver Non-Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
• Oversee design management and liaise with clients and internal teams.
• Conduct early site investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Prepare and review health & safety documentation (RAMS project plans).
• Procure materials and manage supplier / subcontractor relationships.
• Attend and oversee factory / site testing commissioning and client training.
• Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop optimal solutions.
• Monitor budgets and assist with cost reviews and variation claims.
• Ensure quality and compliance through inspection and test plans.
• Drive innovation while maintaining adherence to standards.
• Prepare and manage project programmes and documentation (as‑built drawings O&M manuals).
• Champion health & safety and maintain high performance standards.

About You

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organised proactive and passionate about delivering excellence.
• Flexible resilient and able to influence at all levels.
• A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• Experience in the water industry or Non-Infra projects (desirable).
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts CDM ATEX DSEAR (desirable).

Essential Qualifications and Certifications

• An industry applicable mechanicalONC / HNC / or NVQ equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications and Certifications

If you dont currently hold these qualifications or certifications we can provide support to help you achieve them.

• CSCS / ECS Card
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• City & Guilds Authorised Person Module

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over 3.8 billion we are one of the industrys leading principal contractors affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy were poised for further growth and success so if youre committed talented and enthusiastic Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme which offers discounts on certain products advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when where and how you work. Where appropriate site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices offering different amounts of structure regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement increasing with years of service plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24 / 7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Our purpose is to improve peoples lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need providing opportunities for our people to learn grow and progress working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values delivering excellence for our clients and the community being passionate about our role in providing vital services putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing and collaborating with our clients supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Dont meet every requirement of the role Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try we are committed to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement of the role we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Key Skills

Engineering,Account Management,Corporate Risk Management,Fireworks,Budgeting,Branding

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1