Mechanical Project Engineer

Adapt Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Ongoing training and development

Opportunity to work on major UK water‑

career progression opportunities

Job summary

Adapt Recruitment is recruiting a Mechanical Project Engineer on behalf of a client delivering mechanical installation projects across the UK Water & Wastewater sector. You will own projects from design coordination through installation, commissioning and handover on major infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, liaising with clients and suppliers, producing RAMS and programmes, and ensuring safety and budget compliance.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering mechanical projects within the UK Water or Wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of mechanical pipework, pumping systems and process equipment.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid, NEC contract knowledge or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical projects from award through to completion.
• Coordinating the procurement of mechanical equipment and materials.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Producing RAMS, project programmes and project documentation.
• Coordinating site activities to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Attending client and site meetings, providing technical support where required.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and final project handover.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and water industry standards.
• Maintaining accurate project records and progress reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working on behalf of our client, we are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering contractor delivering mechanical installation projects across the UK Water & Wastewater sector. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover, working on major UK infrastructure projects.

Key Duties

• Managing mechanical projects from award through to completion.
• Coordinating the procurement of mechanical equipment and materials.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Producing RAMS, project programmes and project documentation.
• Coordinating site activities to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Attending client and site meetings, providing technical support where required.
• Supporting commissioning, testing and final project handover.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and water industry standards.
• Maintaining accurate project records and progress reports.

What we are looking for

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience delivering mechanical projects within the UK Water or Wastewater industry.
• Knowledge of mechanical pipework, pumping systems and process equipment.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid, NEC contract knowledge or AutoCAD experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Up to £50,000 DOE.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work on major UK water infrastructure projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with genuine career progression opportunities.