Mechanical Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater Plants

Tilbury Douglas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas in Birmingham seeks a project engineer to lead mechanical equipment and plant installation for water treatment projects. You will manage subcontractors, prepare programs, and ensure quality within budget and timescales.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering qualification, site-based experience in contractor environments, good communication, and ability to supervise site staff. A range of benefits and a competitive salary are on offer.

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• CITB 5 Day SMSTS (desirable).
• CSCS Card (desirable).
• EUSR Blue Card (desirable).
• Must have experience of working in a contractor-based background within the water industry on sewage and water treatment works.
• Must be self-motivated and can work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Should possess good communication skills and have an outgoing personality.
• The person must be capable of supervising site staff if required.
• Ideally be knowledgeable in all project engineer/management techniques required in the design and construction of water and/or sewage treatment works.
• The person shall also be computer literate and possess good negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Management of sub-contractors and assistance in the placement of sub-contract and material orders.
• Technical expertise in the placement of sub-contracts and material orders relating to Mechanical equipment.
• Vetting of sub-contractors.
• Planning and programming. Preparation of project programme for mechanical aspects of work and to advise personnel of progress and forecast.
• Quality Assurance – To maintain quality assurance records in accordance with the Company procedures.
• Engineering design – Approval and vetting of sub-contractors designs in accordance with the specification requirements.
• Production of operating and maintenance manuals.
• Attending site progress meetings and production of reports.
• Co-ordination of mechanical works in co-operation with the Design Co-ordinator.
• Inspection of equipment as required at factory and on site.
• Advising the Quantity Surveyors of changes to specification and the financial impact on a project.
• Technical assistance to the Contract Manager and Quantity Surveyor regarding contractual disputes if required.
• Client liaison and correspondence.
• Provide training of client’s personnel complete with manuals as required.
• Actioning maintenance repairs during the defect’s liability period.
• Site supervision of sub-contractors.
• Preparation of commissioning manuals.
• Site commissioning if required.
• Any other duties which may reasonably be requested by management.
• To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CSCS Card

EUSR Blue Card

SMSTS

Job description

Tilbury Douglas in Birmingham seeks a project engineer to lead mechanical equipment and plant installation for water treatment projects. You will manage subcontractors, prepare programs, and ensure quality within budget and timescales.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering qualification, site-based experience in contractor environments, good communication, and ability to supervise site staff. A range of benefits and a competitive salary are on offer.