Project Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking two experienced Project Engineers for a 5-month contract in Redditch. The role involves supporting MEICA design activities, reviewing technical documentation, and ensuring project readiness. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years' experience in the water sector and strong technical skills. This position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience within the water sector or regulated environments.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and challenge technical design content.

Responsibilities

• Support MEICA design activities across allocated projects.
• Review design documentation and supplier integration.
• Assist in developing specifications for procurement.
• Monitor Schedules, Specifications, and Equipment Lists.
• Liaise with design, procurement, and commissioning teams.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Office 365 proficiency

Interpreting technical designs

Education

HNC or Apprenticeship in relevant MEICA discipline

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-89959

Published: 23-07-2025

Duration: 5 months

Expiry Date: 20-08-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Contract)

Location: Redditch (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Duration: 5 months
Outside IR35 | 47.5 hours per week

We’re partnering with a leading consultancy on an AMP8 Capital Delivery Programme, supporting their search for 2 experienced Project Engineers to assist across water and wastewater treatment schemes throughout the West Midlands.

This is a contract-only, short-term requirement, ideal for technically strong engineers with a MEICA background and proven delivery within regulated environments.

The Role

Working alongside Project Managers and MEICA Managers, you’ll play a key role in technical assurance, design review, procurement coordination, and readiness for commissioning. You’ll ensure supplier inputs and documentation are fully integrated into the wider project design and support smooth transition into construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

Support MEICA design activities across allocated projects

Review and coordinate design documentation and supplier integration

Assist in developing specifications to enable procurement

Monitor and review Schedules, Specifications, P&IDs, Equipment Lists, Control Philosophies and FDS

Liaise across design, procurement, and commissioning teams to ensure readiness and technical compliance

Engage in sub-contractor scoping, coordination, and off-site manufacturing oversight

Support technical governance and ensure commissioning needs are factored in early

What You’ll Bring

HNC or Apprenticeship in a relevant MEICA discipline

Minimum 4 years' experience within the water sector or similarly regulated environments

Strong technical writing and communication skills

Ability to interpret and challenge technical design content

Comfortable working across Office 365 and collaborating with multiple teams