Mechanical Project Engineer

Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – AMP Project

Location: East London
Rate: £450–£500 per day (CIS/Self-Employed)
Duration: 6–9 Months
Start: ASAP

We are recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join  on the major upgrade works at a major Sewage Treatment Works, one of the UK's largest and most significant water infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a flagship AMP7/AMP8 scheme, helping deliver major improvements to treatment capacity, resilience, and MEICA infrastructure at one of Europe's largest sewage treatment facilities.

About the Project

The client is delivering a substantial programme of works at a mojor STW, including:

• New inlet works
• Activated sludge plant upgrades
• Aeration systems
• Settlement tanks
• Sludge treatment improvements
• Major MEICA infrastructure works

This is a technically focused engineering role, ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating engineering solutions and driving design delivery, not a Package Manager or Construction Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical engineering design activities across the project.
• Review and close out HAZOP and OPMAN actions.
• Review ALM documentation alongside design and construction teams.
• Drive outstanding engineering and design deliverables through to completion.
• Coordinate subcontractor design packages and ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Liaise with the client and internal stakeholders to deliver technical solutions.
• Provide engineering support throughout project delivery, ensuring designs are buildable and compliant.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in roles such as:

• Project Engineer (Mechanical)
• Mechanical Engineer
• Senior Mechanical Engineer
• MEICA Project Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Mechanical Delivery Engineer

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience delivering mechanical engineering projects within the water, wastewater, or utilities sector.
• Strong design coordination and technical assurance experience.
• Experience working with subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to solve engineering problems and drive technical delivery.

Desirable Experience

• UK water utility experience.
• Knowledge of AMP projects.
• Experience working on large infrastructure or MEICA projects.
• Familiarity with HAZOP, OPMAN, ALM documentation, and engineering assurance processes.