Project Engineer - Mechanical / Wastewater

Mercury Hampton Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee mechanical systems in wastewater treatment projects in the UK. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering qualification, wastewater experience, and strong coordination skills. You will manage technical aspects from design to commissioning while liaising with various teams and ensuring solutions meet safety and cost requirements. This position offers a hybrid work model, with a preference for permanent hires but contractors are also considered.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering mechanical systems on wastewater projects.
• Wastewater treatment plant experience essential.
• Strong technical coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a contractor-side delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of mechanical engineering packages.
• Coordination across mechanical, civil, process and EICA disciplines.
• Supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning.
• Liaison with suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet safety, cost and programme requirements.
• Identifying and recommending engineering improvements.

Skills

Technical coordination

Problem-solving

Mechanical system delivery

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineer - Mechanical / Wastewater
Mercury Hampton | Engineering & Infrastructure Recruitment
Location: UK - Hybrid / Project Based
Contract Type: Permanent (Contractors also considered)
Salary / Rate: Competitive salary or day rate dependent on experience
Sector: Water & Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater experience is essential

Mercury Hampton is supporting a contractor operating in the UK water and wastewater sector to appoint a Project Engineer focused on the delivery of mechanical systems across wastewater treatment projects. The client's preference is to make a permanent appointment, however experienced contractors will also be considered.

The Role

This is a project-level engineering role, responsible for technical coordination and delivery from design through to construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical ownership of mechanical engineering packages
• Coordination across mechanical, civil, process and EICA disciplines
• Supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning
• Liaison with suppliers, subcontractors and internal delivery teams
• Ensuring engineering solutions meet safety, cost and programme requirements
• Identifying and recommending engineering improvements

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience delivering mechanical systems on wastewater projects
• Wastewater treatment plant experience essential
• Strong technical coordination and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in a contractor-side delivery environment