Mechanical Project Engineer – Major Infrastructure Delivery

VolkerWessels UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training & development

Flexible working

Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support major projects in the Anglian Water region. You will manage mechanical packages from design to handover, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance while coordinating with the mechanical lead and project team.

The role requires an engineering qualification, experience with mechanical equipment installation, subcontractor management, and strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Experience delivering electrical works in utilities or water industry is 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).

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

Project management

Subcontractor management

Planning

Communication

Site supervision

CSCS card

SMSTS

Health & safety

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support major projects in the Anglian Water region. You will manage mechanical packages from design to handover, ensuring safety, schedule and budget compliance while coordinating with the mechanical lead and project team.

The role requires an engineering qualification, experience with mechanical equipment installation, subcontractor management, and strong planning and communication skills.