We are looking for an experienced and driven Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical to join our Infrastructure team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex projects across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong and commercially aware engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering excellence.
As Senior Project Engineer – Mechanical, you will lead and coordinate all mechanical engineering activities on major infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery against technical, commercial, programme, and client requirements.
What you will be doing
- Coordinate all mechanical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage technical submissions, procurement schedules, and drawing registers.
- Review and technically assess mechanical procurement packages, equipment specifications, and subcontractor submissions.
- Coordinate the integration of mechanical plant and equipment with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, electrical, ICA, and process disciplines.
- Support project delivery teams with installation, commissioning, testing, and technical queries.
- Monitor project progress, productivity, and programme performance.
- Assist with cost control, variations, valuations, and commercial reporting.
- Support subcontractor management and project review meetings.
- Ensure compliance with Client and company procedures, health & safety requirements, and quality standards.
What we will need from you
You will be an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a proven track record of delivering infrastructure or major construction projects successfully from design through to handover.
You will also have:
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical engineering and MEICA requirements within the Water industry or similar process industry .
- Experience managing mechanical subcontractors, procurement, and project coordination.
- Knowledge of pumps, pipework, valves, process treatment equipment, lifting systems, and associated mechanical plant.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project cost control.
- Experience in a Mechanical Project Engineering role within construction, infrastructure, or process industries.
- Experience delivering projects valued at £2m+.
- Minimum 5 years experience in the advertised role
- CSCS Card.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- HNC/HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Driving Licence
Desirable
- IOSH Managing/Directing Safely.
- SMSTS.
- Water sector infrastructure project experience (or similar process industry).
- major infrastructure project experience
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