Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Binnies; North West Leicestershire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

9‑Day fortnights

Annual leave with buy- back option

Professional membership support

Employee discounts and lifestyle perks

Wellbeing and growth culture

Income protection

Life assurance

Cycle to Work

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver water and wastewater projects across the UK. You will lead mechanical and M&E work packages, coordinate with project teams and the supply chain, and ensure safe, on-time delivery from design through to handover.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering degree or equivalent, extensive project experience in water/Wastewater, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive project engineering experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Significant experience delivering M&E projects.
• Experience preparing, procuring and managing supply chain work packages.
• Knowledge of engineering contracts, ideally NEC.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical and M&E work packages from tender through to completion.
• Supporting project planning, procurement and delivery activities.
• Coordinating with site, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and mechanical isolation processes.
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring safe delivery of works.
• Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

M&E coordination

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Hybrid Working – Office, Home & Site-Based - North Wales

Sector: Water & Wastewater Projects

Binnies, part of the RSK Group, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the UK. Working closely with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Engineering teams and the supply chain, you will act as a key technical interface throughout the project lifecycle from procurement and design review through to construction, commissioning and handover.

What you'll be doing

• Managing mechanical and M&E work packages from tender through to completion.
• Supporting project planning, procurement and delivery activities.
• Coordinating with site, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and mechanical isolation processes.
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring safe delivery of works.
• Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive project engineering experience within the water and wastewater sector.
• Significant experience delivering M&E projects.
• Experience preparing, procuring and managing supply chain work packages.
• Knowledge of engineering contracts, ideally NEC.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes.

Desirable

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer (MIMechE).
• Experience developing critical path programmes.
• Knowledge of clean water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Understanding of pressure systems, chemical dosing systems, testing and commissioning activities, procurement processes and CDM regulations.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Working on the best and most interesting projects in the industry.
• Private medical insurance.
• 9‑Day fortnights – long weekend every other week.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Professional membership support and career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits through the RSK Group.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion and growth.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Income Protection.
• High Street Vouchers.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual Leave Purchase.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Mental Health Support.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.