Project Engineer (Pumping Stations)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in the water industry is seeking a Project Engineer with expertise in Pumping Stations for a dynamic role based in Chelmsford. You will manage multiple projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from design to installation. The position offers excellent progression opportunities, hybrid working, and a competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000, along with added benefits including bonuses and car allowance. This is a chance to join a growing team in an expanding company.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Training and development

Company bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Background in Pumping Stations projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire project lifecycle, including design, documentation, and commissioning.
• Lead project meetings and client interactions.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Pumping Stations expertise

Team leadership

Client relations

Job description

Project Engineer (Pumping Stations)

Chelmsford

£70,000‑£80,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid working + Car Allowance (salary‑sacrifice scheme) + Bonus + Company Benefits

Are you a Project Engineer or similar with experience working on Pumping Stations projects? On offer is a dynamic role offering autonomy to oversee specialist, cutting‑edge projects for a broad client base including many household names within a tight‑knit, growing consultancy offering the chance to progress to leadership roles.

This tight‑knit company provides both consultancy and fixed‑price work within the water industry to a broad client base, primarily regional service providers. They have been moving from strength‑to‑strength, doubling their turnover in the last 12 months and due to this are looking to grow their friendly team.

In this technical role you will be responsible for running numerous projects simultaneously, with autonomy over how and when you work. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle as you are involved in design, documentation, commissioning and installation phases. Further to this you will lead client and team meetings as you liaise closely with other departments and mentor junior team members.

This varied role would suit a Project Engineer or similar from a Pumping Stations background looking to join a tight‑knit, growing company undergoing a period of exciting growth who offer the chance to grow a team around you and increase your earnings through a bonus.

The Role:

• Head up numerous projects simultaneously, work through entire project lifecycle
• Lead design, installation and commissioning phases
• Produce reports, documentation and attend project meetings
• Lead meetings and be go‑to person for clients and directors
• Mentor and support junior team members

The Person:

• Project Engineer or similar
• Pumping Stations background
• Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference number: BBBH23140

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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