Mechanical Project Engineer

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

VolkerStevin in the Anglian Water region is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead the delivery of mechanical packages on major infrastructure projects. You will work with the Mechanical Lead to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget execution from design through handover.

The role covers procurement, equipment selection (pumps, valves, penstocks, lifting gear), and coordination with electrical interfaces, with a focus on quality and health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Experience delivering electrical works within utilities or water industry environment desirable.
• Experience in subcontractor and package management.
• Mechanical equipment installation and inspection experience.
• Site supervision experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• CSCS card holder.
• SMSTS (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical procurement packages from specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Produce scopes of work and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Oversee equipment selection, including pumps, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment and related systems.
• Monitor package costs, programme performance and project risks.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces across the project team.
• Carry out site surveys, FATs, SATs and witness testing for quality and compliance.
• Review subcontractor designs and installation documentation.
• Manage defects, maintenance activities and project close-out during defects liability period.
• Support planning, reporting and change management activities.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance throughout project delivery.
• Build relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Site supervision

Education

Engineering qualification (BEng/HNC/HND)

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Job description

About us

Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group’s business units we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our growing team supporting the delivery of major projects in the Anglian Water region.

As a Mechanical Project Engineer, working closely with the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for the delivery and technical governance of mechanical packages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You will manage mechanical procurement packages throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical procurement packages from specification through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Produce scopes of work and manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee equipment selection, including pumps, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment and associated mechanical systems.
• Monitor package costs, programme performance and project risks, ensuring targets are achieved.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces across the project team.
• Carry out site surveys, inspections, FATs, SATs and witness testing to ensure quality and compliance.
• Review and approve subcontractor designs, technical submissions and installation documentation.
• Manage defects, maintenance activities and project close-out during the defects liability period.
• Support planning, reporting and change management activities.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance are maintained throughout project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities to ensure successful project completion.

About you

We're looking for a proactive and technically competent engineer who can confidently manage mechanical packages on complex infrastructure projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Previous experience delivering electrical works within an utilities or water industry environment highly desirable
• Experience in subcontractor and package management.
• Mechanical equipment installation and inspection experience.
• Site supervision experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• CSCS card holder.
• SMSTS (Desirable)

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance
• Flexible working opportunities
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• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.