Mechanical Project Engineer

Matchtech Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Varied responsibilities

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support delivery of permanent water infrastructure projects. The role covers design, procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover within the water and utilities sector.

You will deliver mechanical engineering activities across water and wastewater projects, review designs, coordinate installations, and work with project managers, subcontractors and site teams to ensure compliance and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical project engineering within water/utilities sector.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of project delivery processes, health and safety requirements and quality standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across office, site and project environments.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mechanical engineering activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Reviewing designs, specifications and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Co-ordinating mechanical installations, commissioning activities and project handovers.
• Working closely with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring progress, quality and technical performance throughout project delivery.
• Supporting the preparation of project programmes, risk assessments and technical reports.
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health and safety, environmental and industry standards.
• Providing technical solutions to engineering challenges and supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Project Engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Interpretation of drawings & specs

Health and safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of permanent water infrastructure projects. Working within the water and utilities sector, the role will involve providing mechanical engineering expertise across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering mechanical engineering activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Reviewing designs, specifications and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Co-ordinating mechanical installations, commissioning activities and project handovers
• Working closely with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Monitoring progress, quality and technical performance throughout project delivery
• Supporting the preparation of project programmes, risk assessments and technical reports
• Ensuring all works comply with relevant health and safety, environmental and industry standards
• Providing technical solutions to engineering challenges and supporting continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

• Experience in mechanical project engineering within the water, utilities, construction or infrastructure sector
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment installation and commissioning
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Knowledge of project delivery processes, health and safety requirements and quality standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Effective planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively across office, site and project environments
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

Benefits:

• Permanent employment within the water and infrastructure sector
• Opportunity to contribute to major mechanical engineering projects
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities
• Collaborative working environment with experienced engineering and project teams
• Varied responsibilities across the project lifecycle

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to develop a career within the water industry and contribute to the delivery of essential infrastructure.