Project Engineer

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E; Portsmouth; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Family‑Friendly Leave

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Development

Inclusion & Belonging networks

Annual salary review

Company Car option

Résumé du poste

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver mechanical and electrical projects across water treatment sites. You will manage engineering, planning, execution, and commissioning within framework contracts, ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are met throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires UK water industry experience, a recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit or

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• Proven experience within the UK water industry (mandatory).
• Experience on treatment works and pumping stations (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit or Inventor.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required).

Responsabilités

• Develop project scopes, engineering requirements, and engage clients; coordinate with external suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Lead HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes where size and complexity require.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build labour and materials for quotes.
• Manage defect resolution and snagging through to close‑out.
• Promote a strong safety culture and CDM compliance.
• Maintain subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise risk.

Connaissances

Project management

Communication

CDM Regulations

NEC contracts

Organisational skills

Decision making

Driving licence

Formation

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

MS Office

Description du poste

Company: Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E

Contract:Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week

About Us:

IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.

The Role:

As a Project Engineer (M&E), you will be responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical projects across water and wastewater treatment sites, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards throughout the project lifecycle. Working within established water framework contracts, you will manage the engineering, planning, execution, and commissioning of critical infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that protect the environment and support local communities. This role offers a diverse range of technical challenges and opportunities to contribute to the continued growth and success of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing project scopes, engineering requirements, operational client engagement, and working with external suppliers to shape solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations
• Leading HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes where size and complexity of a project requires.
• Working with our internal operational teams to build the labour and materials required in a quote.
• Managing defect resolution and snagging through to close‑out
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Maintaining subcontractor performance.
• Collaborating with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise technical and operational risk.

What you’ll need:

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Proven experience within the UK water industry (mandatory)
• Experience working on treatment works, pumping stations (mandatory)
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts
• Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit or Inventor
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required)

What you’ll get in return:

• Family‑Friendly Leave

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.

Life Assurance cover (role dependant)and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.

Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.

Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.

• Professional Development

Hands‑on training and ongoing career development opportunities

• Inclusion & Belonging

Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.

• Performance & Recognition

Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.

• Flexibility & Opportunities

Your working area will be local to the region, and we provide flexibility for location, start and finish times to support family life (subject to line manager agreement)

• Company Car

Option for a company car, Salary Sacrifice scheme, or ‘cash for cars’ equivalent

At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.

We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E