Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

Hays; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build contractor in Leicester seeks a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer specializing in water projects. The role includes managing project delivery, stakeholder relations, and ensuring efficient execution from concept to completion. Successful candidates will have mechanical engineering experience and knowledge of wastewater treatment.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Modern office facilities

Qualifications

• Proven project engineering experience in the water industry, especially non-infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans and budgets.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

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Your new company
You will be joining an established design and build contractor based in Leicester operating in the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work with multiple major water providers, including Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to recent major project awards, they are looking to onboard a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join their business.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office with occasional site travel and flexible working.

Your new role
As Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring all works are carried out safely, on time and within budget
• Developing and managing project schedules, resource plans and budgets
• Defining and recording project requirements
• Building and maintaining relationships with both client and external stakeholders
• Preparing detailed documents highlighting costs, schedules and technical specifications
• Managing project delivery teams.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Proven mechanical-related project engineering experience in the water industry, ideally on non-infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contact
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours (37.5 hours per week) with a half-day finish every Friday
• On-site parking
• Modern office facilities
• Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established contractor and more.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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