Project Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Consulting Limited is seeking a Project Engineer to support Thames Water region water treatment and MEICA projects. The role involves design, commissioning, and hands-on delivery with clients, contractors and internal teams.

You will apply electrical or mechanical engineering knowledge to MEICA systems, contribute to testing and commissioning activities, and help ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across project milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in MEICA, water treatment or wastewater projects.
• Experience in project engineering or commissioning.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems (desirable).
• Experience coordinating activities with clients, contractors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of water treatment and wastewater projects across the lifecycle: design, implementation, testing and commissioning.
• Apply electrical/mechanical engineering knowledge to MEICA systems and support delivery.
• Coordinate activities with clients, contractors and internal teams to progress design, programming, build and commissioning.
• Utilise PLC, HMI and SCADA knowledge to support project delivery and testing (desirable).
• Prepare and maintain technical documents, reports, test records and project plans.
• Ensure work aligns with industry standards, safety regulations and quality procedures.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during installation, testing or delivery.
• Provide project progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project delivery

MEICA systems

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Client coordination

Communication

Self-starter

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Job description

Project Engineer

Up to 75k

Thames Water region

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of water treatment and wastewater projects across relevant stages of the project lifecycle, from design and implementation through to testing and commissioning.
• Apply your electrical or mechanical engineering knowledge to MEICA systems, using either project engineering or commissioning experience to support successful delivery.
• Work with clients, third-party contractors and internal teams to coordinate project activities, resolve technical issues and support progress through design, programming, build and commissioning.
• Use or develop your knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to support project delivery, testing and commissioning (desirable).
• Prepare, review and maintain relevant technical documentation, reports, test records and project plans.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, regulations and quality procedures.
• Investigate and help resolve technical issues arising during installation, testing, commissioning or project delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support clear communication and effective execution on site and across the project team.
• Provide updates on progress, issues, commissioning activities and project milestones to clients and internal stakeholders, as appropriate to your role.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong electrical engineering background
• Experience in project engineering, project delivery or commissioning within a MEICA, water treatment, wastewater or similarly relevant engineering environment. Candidates with strength in either project engineering or commissioning are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge or experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems (desirable).
• Experience working with clients, contractors or site teams; experience coordinating project activities or carrying out testing and commissioning is relevant.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage responsibilities appropriate to your level of experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• A self-starter who is adaptable, confident, and eager to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project responsibilities.

Desirable Attributes:

• Ability to contribute to the technical delivery of MEICA projects, including project coordination and/or commissioning activities, while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
• Problem-solving mindset with an eye for detail and quality.
• A team player who is open to collaborating and sharing knowledge.

We are also open to considering junior candidates who are eager to learn and grow in this field. Full training and development will be provided where needed.

Ideal candidate:

• Self-Starter: You take the initiative and drive projects forward with little supervision.
• Adaptable & Willing to Learn: You're open to new ideas and continuously look to improve.
• Great Communicator: You are confident in both written and verbal communication, keeping all parties informed and engaged.
• Confident: You handle challenges with confidence and are willing to make decisions that support the success of the project.