Project Engineer

AllWater Technologies Ltd; Cheddar; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

AllWater Technologies in Cheddar, UK is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead water treatment projects from scope through design, manufacture, installation and commissioning. You will combine hands-on engineering judgment with responsibility for programme, budget, quality and safety, working closely with customers, suppliers and colleagues.

You’ll join a team of engineers and project staff, contributing to the development of others and turning designs into working systems across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or related Engineering discipline is required.
• Experience managing engineering projects within the water treatment domain.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with engineering drawing packages such as AUTOCAD is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, plus problem solving and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Define the project scope, deliverables and acceptance criteria with customers and internal teams.
• Develop designs, drawings, specifications and bills of materials for water treatment systems.
• Prepare project schedules, resource plans and work packs for manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Control budgets, track expenditure and identify overruns early.
• Coordinate engineers, workshop staff, contractors and suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Manage progress, risks and changes with clear records and communication.
• Support site activities during installation and commissioning.
• Ensure successful handover with documentation and customer training.

Skills

Project management

MS Word & Excel

Verbal & written communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Leadership & development

Regulatory awareness

Emergency/high-pressure work

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or related Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Engineer
AllWater Technologies | Cheddar, UK | On site
Competitive Salary | Bonus Scheme

About AllWater

From pure to wastewater and reuse, AllWater helps businesses around the world achieve more with water. We design, supply and install advanced water treatment systems that improve water quality, drive operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact across sectors including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and aerospace.
Independent since 2011, we combine over 100 years of leadership experience with the ambition to make industrial water use more sustainable. From individual softeners to fully integrated turnkey systems, we bring smart engineering, practical expertise and lasting support to every project, helping our customers reduce consumption, meet demanding standards and take control of their water treatment with confidence.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer to take water treatment projects from initial scope through design, manufacture, installation and commissioning.

You’ll combine hands‑on engineering judgement with responsibility for programme, budget, quality and safety. Working closely with customers, suppliers and colleagues, you’ll translate process requirements into practical systems and coordinate the work needed to deliver them successfully.

You’ll join a team of experienced and graduate project engineers, design engineers, workshop engineers and project support colleagues. The role offers the opportunity to see your designs become working systems, solve varied engineering challenges and contribute to the development of others.

The position is primarily based at our Cheddar office, with travel to customer and supplier sites.

What You’ll Do

Define the project

Establish scope, deliverables, performance requirements and acceptance criteria with customers, statutory requirements and internal teams.

Develop the engineering

Produce and coordinate designs, drawings, specifications and bills of materials, ensuring systems meet customer, operational and applicable regulatory requirements.

Prepare project schedules, resource plans and work packs covering manufacture, installation and commissioning.

Control costs

Develop and monitor budgets, track expenditure and commitments, and identify potential overruns early.

Coordinate people and suppliers

Organise the contributions of engineers, workshop colleagues, contractors and suppliers, keeping responsibilities and deadlines clear.

Manage progress and risk

Resolve technical and delivery issues, maintain visibility of project risks and take timely action to protect safety, quality, cost and programme.

Control changes

Assess the technical, financial and scheduling impact of scope changes, securing agreement and maintaining clear records.

Communicate clearly

Keep customers, management and colleagues informed of progress, decisions and any support required.

Support installation and commissioning

Coordinate site activities, testing and resolution of outstanding issues so systems meet agreed requirements.

Complete the handover

Ensure project documentation, operating information and customer training requirements are addressed, supporting a smooth transition to the customer and service team.

Contribute to project reviews, share lessons learned and support the development of less experienced engineers.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or a related Engineering discipline
• Experience of managing engineering projects within the water treatment domain.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in various software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of engineering drawing packages such as AUTOCAD
• Excellent spacial reasoning and ability to view data in two or three-dimensions
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical and logical thinking skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work calmly in emergency and high-pressure situations
• Ability to lead and develop others
• Familiarity with government regulation and safety measures
• Full driving licence

Useful Additional Experience

• Project management methodologies and planning tools.
• Installation, commissioning and performance testing of water treatment systems.
• Laboratory or pilot-scale studies used to assess treatment options and inform system design.