Senior Mechanical Project Engineer — Water Infrastructure

Morson Edge; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Private GP Helpline

Health plan

Employee assistance programme

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Morson Edge in Warrington is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver water infrastructure projects from concept to handover. You will work across office, site, and remote settings with project managers, site managers, design teams and clients.

The role requires experience in water, wastewater or utilities projects and a Mechanical Engineering qualification. You will review designs, manage installations, support procurement, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle of

Qualifications

• Experience delivering mechanical projects in water, wastewater, utilities or process industries.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, tanks and dosing systems.
• Experience overseeing site installation activities and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with WIMES, WRAS and relevant British Standards.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs and P&IDs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical activities from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate installation and construction activities on water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Review and contribute to mechanical designs, specifications, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Support procurement activities, ensuring mechanical equipment and materials are correctly specified and delivered on programme.
• Prepare and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and quality documentation.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates on programme, costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage technical queries and provide engineering support to site teams.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Support commissioning activities and ensure smooth project handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Site management

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Morson Edge in Warrington is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver water infrastructure projects from concept to handover. You will work across office, site, and remote settings with project managers, site managers, design teams and clients.

The role requires experience in water, wastewater or utilities projects and a Mechanical Engineering qualification. You will review designs, manage installations, support procurement, and ensure safety and quality throughout the lifecycle of