Mechanical Project Engineer

Galliford Try Group; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Job summary

Galliford Try Group in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to oversee project works in Thames Water and Anglian Water regions. The role involves managing a mechanical team to ensure works are completed to high standards, adhering to health and safety regulations.

Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a focus on mechanical installation. The position offers competitive benefits including generous holidays and a comprehensive pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience managing workload and project tasks with minimal supervision.
• Desirable certifications like Emergency First Aid or First Aider certification.
• Industrial experience in mechanical projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the mechanical supervisor and a team of mechanical fitters.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Coach and mentor Supervisors and Mechanical Fitters.

Skills

Ability to interpret Mechanical installation drawings

Experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Supervisor

SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent

CSCS or CCNSG

Full UK driving licence

Education

Appropriate trade qualification(s)

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer – AVRS

Location: Thames Water and Anglian Water regions.

Competitive salary | Contracted hours: 42 per week (Mon–Fri) | Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours.

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the mechanical supervisor and a team of mechanical fitters to ensure scope of works safely completed to a high standard in line with the programme.
• Engaging with AVRS design team and Compliance Manager to ensure works comply with WIMES and client specifications.
• Engaging with AVRS’s positive safety culture.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to and promote a positive culture.
• Ensuring all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the contract and the Project quality plan.
• Ensuring all required project documentation is completed to the required standard ready for O&M handover in line with the Quality Plan and Inspection Test Plan.
• Coaching and mentoring Supervisors and Mechanical Fitters.
• Collaborating effectively within a growing team.

About You:

• SSSTS/SMSTS or equivalent
• CSCS or CCNSG
• Full UK driving licence
• Appropriate trade qualification(s)
• Ability to interpret Mechanical installation drawings (GA, P&ID’s)
• Experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Supervisor
• Ability to manage own workload and project tasks with minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Emergency First Aid or First Aider certification
• Fitness-to-work medical
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• 2391 Test and Inspection
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined Space
• COMPEX
• Industrial experience

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays.
• A wide range of corporate discounts.
• Cycle to Work schemes.
• Comprehensive pension plan.
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme.
• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it.
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role.

Additional Information:

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.