Mechanical Project Engineer – Water Asset Upgrades

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working (where applicable)

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance 31 days

Job summary

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited is seeking a mechanically biased Project Engineer to join the Asset Operations & Maintenance team. You will own projects from concept to installation, commissioning and handover, delivering upgrades and optimisation for UK water assets.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary activities, develop technical solutions, manage suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and cost objectives are met in live environments.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering engineering projects in industrial, utilities, process, manufacturing, or 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

• Supporting the delivery of engineering projects from concept through to completion.
• Developing technical solutions to meet client requirements.
• Coordinating engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing scopes of work, specifications, technical submissions, and procurement packages.
• Managing suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist contractors.
• Supporting project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, client specifications, and legislative requirements.
• Monitoring project costs, progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Participating in design reviews, constructability assessments, and hazard identification workshops.
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Producing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and technical records.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Promoting a positive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all project activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

CDM Regulations

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ross-Shire Engineering Limited is seeking a mechanically biased Project Engineer to join the Asset Operations & Maintenance team. You will own projects from concept to installation, commissioning and handover, delivering upgrades and optimisation for UK water assets.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary activities, develop technical solutions, manage suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and cost objectives are met in live environments.