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
Salary description
£450.00 - £500.00 per day