Project Engineer
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Car Allowance
Location: Essex
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
About Us:
IWS M&E mitigates and manages risk from mechanical and electrical failures for a wide range of customers in the public and private sectors throughout the UK.
An established Principle Contractor and Designer within the MEICA Process sector, IWS M&E’s specialisms include pump diagnostics and refurbishment, turn-key project management, chemical dosing and control, and plant and infrastructure maintenance with emergency response.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing project scopes, engineering requirements, operational client engagement, and working with external suppliers to shape solutions.
- Ensuring compliance with water industry standards, client specifications, framework requirements, and statutory regulations.
- Leading HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT, and SAT processes where size and complexity of a project requires.
- Working with our internal operational teams to build the labour and materials required in a quote.
- Managing defect resolution and snagging through to close‑out.
- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations.
- Maintaining subcontractor performance.
- Collaborating with project, engineering, and operations teams to minimise technical and operational risk.
What you’ll need:
- Recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
- Proven experience within the UK water industry (mandatory)
- Experience working on treatment works, pumping stations (mandatory)
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and NEC contracts
- Excellent organisational, planning, and decision‑making skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD and Revit or Inventor
- Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence (regular site travel required)
What you’ll get in return:
- Family-Friendly Leave
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days. - Financial & Life Assurance
Life Assurance cover (role dependant) and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options. - Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents. - Lifestyle & Perks
Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers. - Professional Development
Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities - Inclusion & Belonging
Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more. - Performance & Recognition
Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards. - Flexibility & Opportunities
Your working area will be local to the region, and we provide flexibility for location, start and finish times to support family life (subject to line manager agreement) - Company Car
Option for a company car, Salary Sacrifice scheme, or ‘cash for cars’ equivalent
At South Staffordshire Group, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
Project Engineer in Colchester employer: IWS M&E
IWS M&E is an excellent employer for those seeking a hands-on role in the drilling sector, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises safety and teamwork. With comprehensive benefits including family-friendly leave, health and wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities, employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Located across the UK, this role provides the chance to work outdoors while being part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and growth.
