Senior Mechanical Construction Engineer – Water Projects

Scantec; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a leading UK water sector client. You will oversee mechanical installation activities, coordinating with project teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery to programme requirements.

The role involves reviewing ITPs, coordinating drawings and vendor documentation, and supporting commissioning and handover. A strong background in water treatment or utilities projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Construction Engineer or similar.
• Experience delivering mechanical installation on water/wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems: pumps, valves, pipework, instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical work packages with PMs and Contractors to align with programme and quality.
• Develop understanding of project specs and process requirements.
• Review ITPs for mechanical systems and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate drawings, P&IDs, layouts and vendor docs.
• Monitor on-site installation activities and track progress against milestones.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Construction supervision

Water & wastewater

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/Mechanical design

MS Project/Planning

Job description

Scantec is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a leading UK water sector client. You will oversee mechanical installation activities, coordinating with project teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery to programme requirements.

The role involves reviewing ITPs, coordinating drawings and vendor documentation, and supporting commissioning and handover. A strong background in water treatment or utilities projects is essential.