Mechanical Project Engineer: Contractor & Pre-Construction

Seeds Renewables; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA ENERGY is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead contractor engagement and support pre-construction planning for a major clean water project on-site at Thames Water Coppermills WTW in London.

You will build long-term contractor relationships, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, and help develop delivery, risk, and commercial strategies through the pre-construction and tender phases.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or demonstrably equivalent qualification.
• 4+ years' experience in project engineering on large-scale water or industrial projects.
• Experience managing the technical and supporting commercial interface with contractors, particularly during the pre-construction, tendering or planning phases.
• Experience evaluating contractor proposals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Full UK driving license.
• Experience of working on projects within the Thames Water framework or for other major UK water utilities would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with contractors and assist in contract negotiations to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with internal teams and contractors to develop a cohesive pre-construction plan.
• Provide input on technical and commercial requirements during RFQs and vendor engagement.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive delivery plan, incorporating contractor capabilities and logistical needs.
• Review engineering designs and advise on constructability to optimise execution strategies.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate contractor plans into the overall design.
• Align with stakeholders on execution strategy and key project milestones.
• Assess risks and opportunities related to contractor performance and integrate findings into project planning and cost estimates.
• Work with procurement teams to define mechanical scopes and technical requirements that reduce risk and enhance efficiency.

Skills

Contractor engagement

Pre-construction planning

Tendering

RFQ input

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Full UK driving licence

Thames Water framework experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA ENERGY is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead contractor engagement and support pre-construction planning for a major clean water project on-site at Thames Water Coppermills WTW in London.

You will build long-term contractor relationships, coordinate with internal teams and contractors, and help develop delivery, risk, and commercial strategies through the pre-construction and tender phases.