Mechanical Project Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK water infrastructure sector is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to manage high-value water projects. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery and coordination of various mechanical works, interfacing with engineering teams and overseeing installation processes. This role offers either a freelance contract or permanent position, providing an opportunity for professional growth in a Tier 1 contractor environment.

Benefits

Tier 1 contractor exposure

Long-term project continuity

Freelance contract options available

Qualifications

• Experience in water or wastewater environments.
• Comfortable working on-site and coordinating teams.
• Experience with NEC contracts and Tier 1 delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation works across water treatment projects.
• Coordinate designs, site works, and subcontractors.
• Ensure delivery of mechanical scopes on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Knowledge of pumps and valves

Coordination skills

Job description

MECHANICAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Location: South East England
Contract Type: Permanent or Freelance / Contract
Salary/Rate: Competitive salary or day rate (DOE)

GRS are seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to work on high–value MEICA water projects across the South East. You'll join a Tier 1 contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities under major capital delivery programmes (e.g. AMP8).

Responsibilities:

• Manage mechanical installation works across water treatment and pumping station projects

• Coordinate designs, site works, fabrication drawings, and subcontractors

• Ensure mechanical scopes are delivered on time, to spec, and within budget

• Interface with electrical and ICA teams to ensure integrated MEICA delivery

• Attend site inspections, FATs, commissioning, and handover activities

Requirements:

• Mechanical engineering background with experience in water or wastewater environments

• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework systems, skids, and associated equipment

• Comfortable working on–site and coordinating between design and delivery teams

• Experience with NEC contracts and Tier 1 project delivery preferred

• SMSTS/CSCS and water hygiene desirable

Benefits:

• Tier 1 contractor exposure and long–term project continuity

• Option of freelance contract (outside IR35 considered) OR permanent with progression

• Work across a variety of clean and wastewater infrastructure schemes

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.