Mechanical Project Engineer – Water Asset Upgrades

RSE; Cumbernauld; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private Healthcare

31 days holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RSE seeks a Project Engineer to join the Asset Operations & Maintenance team in the UK water sector. You will own projects from concept to installation, commissioning and handover, delivering improvements in asset performance, safety and efficiency.

The role requires mechanical engineering capability, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across design, construction and operations in live environments. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in industrial/utilities/process/water environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and equipment.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery fundamentals.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop technical solutions to meet client requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, technical submissions, and procurement packages.
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and legislative requirements.
• Monitor project costs, progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and hazard identification workshops.
• Support installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Produce and review project documentation, reports, and technical records.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Promote health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Problem solving

Multi-workstream management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND or equivalent qualification

Job description

RSE seeks a Project Engineer to join the Asset Operations & Maintenance team in the UK water sector. You will own projects from concept to installation, commissioning and handover, delivering improvements in asset performance, safety and efficiency.

The role requires mechanical engineering capability, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate across design, construction and operations in live environments. Hybrid working is available.