Project Engineer

Project Engineer – Water Industry

MEICA | Civil Engineering | M&E | Infrastructure

A leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major water, infrastructure, and engineering projects is looking for Project Engineers to join its Thames Water team on a long-term water framework.

Working across the project lifecycle from design through to commissioning, you will support the successful delivery of MEICA or civil engineering works, coordinating with project, engineering, commissioning, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

If you have experience delivering MEICA or civil engineering projects within the water, wastewater, or a similar process-driven environment, this is an excellent opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects with clear career progression.

Why Apply?

• Long-term secured work through major framework agreements
• Clear routes for career progression
• Opportunity to work on major water and infrastructure projects
• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Exposure to projects across the full project lifecycle

Duties for Project Engineer

• Support the delivery of MEICA or civil engineering works across one or multiple projects
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commissioning, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist with technical planning, programming, and monitoring of project activities
• Monitor project progress against programme, budget, and delivery requirements
• Compile, review, and support the implementation of RAMS and project documentation
• Coordinate with commissioning teams to ensure project progress, requirements, and key milestones are understood
• Carry out site inspections and monitor progress against project requirements
• Support the delivery of works in accordance with client specifications, quality standards, and project procedures
• Produce progress reports and provide updates to the wider project team
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, or similar project-based engineering role
• Experience working within the water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, or a similar process-driven engineering environment
• HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent engineering qualification
• Good understanding of MEICA or civil engineering project delivery
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting MEICA, Engineering, Project Management, Civil Engineering, and Project Controls professionals across the UK water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and process engineering sectors, including clean water, wastewater, WTW, WWTW, pumping stations, treatment works, chemical dosing, AMP7, AMP8, and major capital infrastructure programmes.