Mechanical Project Engineer

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

WGM Engineering, part of the RSK Group, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to join the Projects team in Glasgow on a permanent, full-time basis. This hybrid role involves travel between project sites in the Central Belt area and relocation to Stepps within 6 months.

You will deliver mechanical engineering work packages from surveys through procurement, installation, testing, and handover, working with design colleagues, suppliers and site teams to meet programme, cost and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering background required or suitable apprenticeship with project delivery experience.
• Experience supporting mechanical projects/installations in industrial or infrastructure environments.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and site activities to resolve delivery issues.
• Knowledge of mechanical isolation, safe systems of work and construction health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical site surveys to establish requirements and interfaces with assets.
• Review drawings and supplier submissions; coordinate technical queries with design teams.
• Prepare scopes, procurement specs and BOMs; assess quotations.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of pumps, valves, pipework, and plant.
• Coordinate mechanical installations with site teams and other trades.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements; support safe systems of work.
• Support equipment removal, lifting and installation planning with specialists.
• Monitor progress, quality and costs; report risks to Senior Project Manager.
• Collaborate with clients, suppliers and delivery teams to resolve issues.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover documentation.

Skills

Project delivery

Site coordination

Procurement

Communication

Education

HNC/HND/BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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The Vacancy

About The Role

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Projects team on a Permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. This is a Glasgow based, hybrid role with travel between project sites in the Central Belt area as required. Please note we will be relocating to Stepps within 6 months of you joining. You will support the safe and successful delivery of mechanical engineering work packages, from site surveys and technical development through procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Working closely with design colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and site teams, you will help deliver projects to agreed programme, cost and quality requirements. This is an opportunity to apply your mechanical expertise to essential infrastructure, develop your project delivery capability and see the results of your work on site. WGM Engineering is experiencing significant growth across the UK, delivering critical infrastructure projects across the water and industrial sectors. As part of RSK Group, we combine the scale and support of a wider group with the practical, hands on approach of a specialist engineering delivery business. Our teams work with major clients across regulated environments, supporting safe, sustainable and high quality project delivery. We are focused on building long term capability, strengthening our teams and creating opportunities for people to build meaningful careers.

What You’ll Do:

• Undertake mechanical site surveys to establish project requirements, assess existing equipment and identify installation constraints, access requirements and interfaces with operational assets.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and supplier submissions, coordinating technical queries and their resolution with design colleagues.
• Prepare mechanical work scopes, procurement specifications and bills of materials, assessing supplier quotations for technical suitability, scope and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of mechanical equipment and materials, including pumps, valves, pipework and associated plant, as required by the project.
• Work with site teams and subcontractors to coordinate mechanical installations, equipment positioning and interfaces with civil, electrical and process works.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements, working with site and HSEQ teams to support safe systems of work.
• Support the planning of equipment removal, lifting and installation activities with the relevant competent specialists.
• Monitor mechanical package progress, quality and costs, reporting risks, delays, resource requirements and changes to the Senior Project Manager.
• Work closely with clients, suppliers and delivery teams to resolve technical and logistical issues.
• Support inspections, factory and site acceptance testing, mechanical completion checks and commissioning activities, coordinating the identification and close out of defects.
• Coordinate handover documentation, including inspection and test records, commissioning information, as built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals.

What You’ll Bring:

• An HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant mechanical apprenticeship or trade qualification supported by suitable project delivery experience.
• Experience supporting mechanical projects or installation work packages within an industrial or infrastructure environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical plant and installations, such as pumps, valves, pipework and associated equipment.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and site activities, with a practical approach to resolving delivery issues.
• An understanding of mechanical isolation, stored energy hazards, safe systems of work and construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, maintain accurate records and produce clear progress reports.
• An appreciation of project cost control and confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• A full driving licence valid for use in the UK and willingness to travel between project sites.

Experience within water and wastewater, utilities, manufacturing, process engineering or other industrial sectors would be particularly relevant. Familiarity with NEC contracts, mechanical testing and commissioning, Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 would be advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable mechanical and project delivery experience.

Salary And Benefits

We are offering a salary from £45k plus £4k Car allowance or Van provision. The salary offered will reflect the skills and experience demonstrated for this role. Full salary banding is available on request.

• 32 days’ holiday, increasing to 36 days based on length of service
• Pension scheme, with WGM contributing 6%
• Life assurance scheme that pays 3 x salary
• Salary sacrifice options, including electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase and cycle to work schemes
• Flexible benefits programme, including health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• Remote and hybrid working options, subject to role requirements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay, available after a qualifying period
• Employee discount programme

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About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off site modular build. We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people oriented business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth. WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?