Water & Wastewater Scoping Engineer - Front‑End (Hybrid)

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Scoping Engineer for the Water Industry on a hybrid, contract basis, covering Kent, Sussex and Hampshire.

The role requires a Mechanical, Process or Electrical bias, with site surveys, asset assessments and front‑end scoping to develop practical, buildable engineering solutions.

You will work with design and estimating teams to capture scope, identify risks and support feasibility studies as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Water or Wastewater industries is preferred.
• Mechanical, Process or Electrical engineering background required.
• Site surveys and asset inspections experience beneficial.
• Front-end engineering and project scoping experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Visit water/wastewater sites to conduct surveys and assess assets.
• Define project scope and engineering requirements.
• Review constructability and identify safe, efficient delivery methods.
• Identify risks, constraints and opportunities for the project.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop practical solutions.
• Liaise with estimating teams to capture all elements and costs.
• Support feasibility studies and optioneering in early project stages.
• Produce technical scope documents and engineering reports.
• Provide technical support as projects move into construction.

Skills

Mechanical

Process

Electrical

Site surveys

Asset inspections

Front-end engineering

Constructability

Coordination with estimating

Job description

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Scoping Engineer for the Water Industry on a hybrid, contract basis, covering Kent, Sussex and Hampshire.

The role requires a Mechanical, Process or Electrical bias, with site surveys, asset assessments and front‑end scoping to develop practical, buildable engineering solutions.

You will work with design and estimating teams to capture scope, identify risks and support feasibility studies as projects progress.