Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Bonus

Company benefits

Training

Progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited are partnering with a growing Chelmsford consultancy to appoint a Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning). You will oversee multiple Thames Water projects from design through commissioning and handover, whilst maintaining client relationships and high-quality documentation.

The role requires leading design and commissioning activities, managing site work, and mentoring junior engineers in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project/Commissioning Engineer or similar in a water-related environment.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle from design through to handover.
• Willingness to travel/commute to Chelmsford and site visits as required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Commissioning

Water industry

Client facing

Job description

Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning)

Chelmsford (Thames Water Projects)

• £70,000-£80,000
• Progression
• Training
• Hybrid Working
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Company Benefits

Are you a Project / Commissioning Engineer or similar from a Water industry background looking for a technical role offering full autonomy to oversee specialist projects for a varied client base of primarily blue-chip clients within a tight-knit, growing consultancy offering the chance to progress to leadership roles?

This growing consultancy is supporting a large volume of work across the Thames Water framework and is looking for someone who can add real value across multiple live schemes. With over 20 projects in motion and a tight-knit team, they need engineers who can take ownership, challenge designs, and ensure projects are delivered properly.

In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of projects from early design input through to commissioning and handover. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, lead meetings, produce high-quality documentation, and ensure work on site is delivered safely and to standard.

This role would suit someone who is confident in their ability, comfortable being client-facing, and looking to step into a position where they can influence delivery and help shape a growing team.

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 / Commissioning Engineer or similar
• Water Industry background
• Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference: BBBH27071A

Keywords: Engineering, Water, Installation, Project Management, ICA, Commissioning Engineer, Life cycle, London, Chelmsford.

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