Project Mechanical Engineer - Water

Kintec; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment seeks a Project Mechanical Engineer - Water for a permanent role in Hemel Hempstead (site office 2-3 days a week). You will drive mechanical delivery on screening and broader water projects, engaging suppliers, reviewing tenders and supporting equipment selection.

The ideal candidate has UK water sector experience, hydraulic design expertise, and is Chartered or working towards chartership, with a degree/HND or equivalent and immediate start availability.

Qualifications

• Experience with water screening processes in UK water projects.
• UK water sector experience is required.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership is expected.
• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical delivery on screening and wider water projects.
• Engage suppliers, review tenders and support equipment selection.
• Manage subcontract interfaces, including M&E.
• Scope and review third-party design outputs.
• Oversee calculations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Manage changes and keep documentation accurate.
• Support estimating and planning activities.
• Present at technical and client meetings.
• Guide junior engineers and CAD technicians.

Skills

Water project delivery

UK water sector experience

Hydraulic design

Education

Degree/HND or equivalent

Tools

UMON

CAD

Job description

Project Mechanical Engineer - Water

Location: Hemel Hempstead (site office 2-3 days a week)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £72,000

Sector: Water | Wastewater | Screening | AMP

Key Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical delivery on screening and wider water projects
• Engage suppliers, review tenders and support equipment selection
• Manage subcontract interfaces, including M&E
• Scope and review third-party design outputs
• Oversee calculations, drawings and technical documentation
• Manage changes and keep documentation accurate
• Support estimating and planning activities
• Present at technical and client meetings
• Guide junior engineers and CAD technicians

Requirements

• Experience with water screens and screening processes
• Mechanical project engineering background in the UK water sector
• Exposure to clean and wastewater, infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Hydraulic design and calculation experience
• Knowledge of UMON or similar upgrade schemes
• Good understanding of construction methods and drawing practices
• Chartered, or working towards chartership
• Degree, HND or equivalent experience
• Available to start immediately or at short notice