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Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical Bias)
Location: South Birmingham (Hybrid: Office, Home, and Site Visits)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

About the Company:
Our client is a leading Tier 1 contractor operating within the water industry, delivering innovative and high-quality engineering solutions to major infrastructure projects. They are committed to sustainability, safety, and excellence in every project they undertake.

Role Overview:
As a Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. With a mechanical or electrical bias, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
This hybrid role provides a flexible working arrangement, with a mix of office-based work (South Birmingham), home working, and occasional site visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Delivery:
  
  • Support the end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
  • Manage and coordinate design, procurement, and installation activities for mechanical or electrical systems.
• Technical Oversight:
  
  • Review and approve technical designs, risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Resolve technical challenges during construction, liaising with site teams and suppliers.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  
  • Work closely with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including project managers and design engineers, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Site Management:
  
  • Conduct site visits to oversee installation and commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Provide technical support during testing and handover phases.

Skills and Experience: Essential:

• Degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Engineer in the water industry (or similar infrastructure sectors).
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical systems, including design, installation, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, including health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel for occasional site visits.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with water-specific regulations (e.g., WIMES).
• Experience with project management software tools.
• Chartered status or working towards professional accreditation (e.g., CEng).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£45,000 – £55,000).
• Hybrid working arrangement (flexibility to work from home, office, and occasional site visits).
• Career development opportunities, including training and progression pathways.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

How to Apply: If you are a motivated and technically skilled Project Engineer with a passion for the water industry, we would love to hear from you.

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