Project Engineer WasteWater

Wasterecruit Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental solutions company based in the UK is looking for a Project Engineer to manage wastewater treatment projects from order to commissioning. This hybrid role involves client engagement, project management, and technical support across the project lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in the wastewater industry, strong communication skills, and a relevant HNC qualification. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Death in service

NEST pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project engineering within the wastewater sector.
• Proven track record of managing projects technically and commercially.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle from order to commissioning.
• Perform risk assessments and create method statements.
• Provide technical support to sales and proposals team.

Skills

Project management

Wastewater industry experience

Technical and commercial communication

Problem-solving

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

HNC in MEICA-related discipline

Job description

Location: Bough Beech, Kent (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home)

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Salary & Benefits: Excellent salary + car allowance + private healthcare + death in service + NEST pension

Our client is a growing SME operating in the environmental sector, delivering innovative products, technologies and installation services across wastewater, energy-from-waste, municipal waste and industrial markets worldwide.

They have recently developed and acquired new technologies to support their expansion in the Energy from Waste (EfW) sector, strengthening their position as a technology-led solutions provider.

The Role

We are seeking a technically strong, enthusiastic and proactive Project Engineer to deliver wastewater treatment solutions from order through to commissioning. This is a varied and hands‑on role, involving early engagement with clients and the proposals team, followed by full lifecycle delivery of awarded projects. You will be responsible for managing technical, commercial and programme aspects of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Full project management, including commercial control
• End-to-end project delivery from order placement to commissioning
• Design engineering for wastewater treatment systems
• Production of risk assessments and method statements
• Design risk assessments and HAZOPs
• Technical support to the sales and proposals team
• Attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving during delivery and operation
• After-sales technical support to clients
• Supporting wider business activities in line with the needs of a growing SME

About You

You will be a capable and motivated engineer with strong wastewater industry experience and the confidence to manage projects both technically and commercially.

Qualifications

• An HNC (or equivalent experience) in a MEICA-related discipline
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the wastewater sector
• A proven track record in a similar project engineering or delivery role
• A good understanding of NEC engineering and construction contracts
• Strong technical and commercial communication skills
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strategic, creative and solutions-driven mindset
• The ability to work effectively within a small, collaborative team

Location & Working Pattern

The role is based at our Bough Beech, Kent office, with occasional travel to sites, suppliers and clients. We operate a hybrid working model of three days in the office and two days working from home.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• The opportunity to work on innovative wastewater and EfW technologies within a growing business

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership of projects and work at the forefront of wastewater treatment technology, we would love to hear from you. Please send a CV to [e-mail] or call 01252 353080 quoting reference M9619.