Mechanical Project Engineer – Infrastructure Flexible

VolkerWessels UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance

Mental and physical health support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead mechanical packages for major infrastructure projects in the Anglian Water region. You will manage procurement, design review, installation, commissioning and handover, while ensuring safety, budget and schedule adherence.

You will collaborate with the Mechanical Lead, coordinate interfaces, conduct site surveys and witness testing, and drive quality and compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required.
• Experience delivering electrical works within utilities or water industry desirable.
• Experience in subcontractor and package management.
• Mechanical equipment installation and inspection experience.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• CSCS card holder.

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.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Package management

Mechanical equipment installation

Equipment inspection

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

CSCS card holder

Education

Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC, HND or equivalent)

Job description

VolkerStevin, part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to lead mechanical packages for major infrastructure projects in the Anglian Water region. You will manage procurement, design review, installation, commissioning and handover, while ensuring safety, budget and schedule adherence.

You will collaborate with the Mechanical Lead, coordinate interfaces, conduct site surveys and witness testing, and drive quality and compliance across the project lifecycle.