Project Engineer

IWS Mechanical & Electrical; Walsall; Vor Ort; GBP 47.000 - 63.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Health & Wellbeing

Cycle to Work

Training & Development

Diversity Networks

Zusammenfassung

IWS Mechanical & Electrical is seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E) to deliver mechanical and electrical projects on water and wastewater sites across the UK. You will manage safety, quality, and performance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The role requires proven delivery within UK water or wastewater environments, hands-on governance of scopes, programmes, RAMS, and contractor performance, plus strong communication with stakeholders at

Qualifikationen

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven project delivery experience within the UK water or wastewater industry.
• Experience on treatment works, pumping stations, networks or water/wastewater infra.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts.
• Excellent organisational, planning and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit or Inventor; MS Office.
• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence; regular site travel.

Aufgaben

• Deliver mechanical and electrical projects across water and wastewater sites.
• Develop scopes, requirements, resources, and programmes.
• Ensure safety, compliance and performance through the lifecycle.
• Lead HAZOP/HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes for water assets.
• Review RAMS and manage supplier and subcontractor performance.
• Close-out defects and promote a strong safety culture.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

CDM Regulations

NEC Contracts

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit or Inventor

Communication Skills

Driving Licence

Wastewater Industry

Ausbildung

BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Inventor

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical – Waste water Industry)
Location: Walsall or Bristol
Salary: £55,000 + Car/Car Allowance
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.
IWS M&E, part of OnSite Ltd—a division of South Staffordshire Limited, is a leading specialist in capital project delivery, environmental and energy management, plant maintenance, and emergency response services. Operating across the UK, 24/7, 365 days a year, we deliver practical and cost-effective solutions to water, wastewater, and environmental challenges.
Due to continued growth across our water framework contracts, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer (M&E) with a strong background in the water and wastewater sector. This role offers variety, technical challenge, and the opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects that protect the environment and communities.

The Role

You will be responsible for the successful engineering delivery of mechanical and electrical projects across water and wastewater treatment sites, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing project scopes, engineering requirements, resource plans, and programmes
• Ensuring compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations
• Leading HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes specific to water and wastewater assets
• Reviewing RAMS and maintaining designer’s risk assessments
• Managing defect resolution and snagging through to close-out
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations
• Reviewing tenders, designs, and subcontractor performance
• Collaborating with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise technical and operational risk
• Experience in waste water projects

What You’ll Need

• Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Proven project delivery experience within the UK water or wastewater industry (essential)
• Experience working on treatment works, pumping stations, networks, or clean/wastewater infrastructure
• 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)

This is an excellent opportunity for an M&E Project Engineer with waste water industry experience who wants to progress their career within a growing, supportive, and technically driven organisation.

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.
• Financial & Life Assurance Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks 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 Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working (role dependant)

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.