Project Engineer

What Are We Looking For

Due to continued growth, our Asset Operations & Maintenance team is expanding, and we're looking for a Project Engineer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Cumbernauld office.

Our O&M team delivers a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized, multi-discipline projects, specialising in the repair, replacement, design, and installation of equipment and plant systems across the Water and Power sectors. We also support clients in the Transport, Food & Beverage, and Oil & Gas industries throughout Scotland, including the Northern and Western Isles, giving you the opportunity to work on a wide variety of technically interesting projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer who's ready to take on new challenges, make a real impact, and accelerate their career. Supported by a highly experienced team, you'll play a key role in delivering projects, building strong client relationships across our framework agreements, and helping shape innovative engineering solutions. You'll also have direct access to our in-house design team, enabling real-time collaboration and technical expertise to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Some of your key duties include:

Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation, meeting with Clients as required to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.

Instructing, directing, controlling and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.

Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.

Interpret and check drawings, specifications and schedules for all activities, directing works accordingly & prepare final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).

Early Identification and resolution of non-conformance within both the design and construction phase

Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.

Completion of contract documents

Management of Project Quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with Internal and Client Quality Systems.

Input to Tender, design and construction programmes including progress updates and reporting.

Subcontractor liaison, management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.

Preparation of Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for projects with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM.

What do you need?

Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Proven track record in Project Management, with an Engineering or Supervisory background.

Water industry experience highly advantageous but other specialist engineering industries will be considered.

Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day to day workloads within a busy environment.

Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication and ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.

Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction.

Innovative thinking, with and ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Full UK Driving Licence.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.              

Industry-leading salary based on your experience.

A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.

Private Healthcare (Personal)

Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.

Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Discounted National Gym Membership

Professional Fees Paid

Employee Discount Platform

EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now