Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer based in Leicester. This full-time position involves managing water projects, ensuring they meet safety and budget requirements. The role comes with a salary of up to £70,000, alongside benefits like flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Modern office facilities

Exposure to high-profile projects

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical-related project engineering experience in the water industry.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Working knowledge of NEC form of contract.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects from concept through to completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans, and budgets.
• Prepare detailed documents highlighting costs, schedules, and technical specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Client:

Hays

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.
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