Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus

Company Benefits

Progression

Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning) in Chelmsford, offering a salary of £70,000-£80,000 plus benefits. The role requires overseeing projects from design to commissioning and supporting junior team members. Applicants should have a water industry background and be comfortable in client-facing scenarios. The position offers career progression and entails leading meetings and managing project documentation in a growing consultancy environment.

Qualifications

• Project/Commissioning Engineer with a background in the Water industry.
• Confident in managing projects and client relations.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects from design to commissioning.
• Lead project meetings and produce high-quality documentation.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure safe delivery on-site.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Client Interaction

Team Leadership

Job description

Project Engineer (Water / Commissioning) – £70,000-£80,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Car Allowance + Bonus + Company Benefits – Chelmsford

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: BBBH25119A

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.