Thames Valley Region (Thames Water sites)
Up to £60,000 (higher if Senior level) + Car/Allowance + Full Package
45 hours per week | Full-time, Permanent
J3A Recruitment are working with a leading engineering business delivering key projects across the Thames Water network.
With a strong pipeline of secured work, they’re now looking to bring in a Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple schemes across the Thames Valley region.
This is a role for a Project Engineer who wants to be fully involved — not just ticking boxes. You’ll be working across mechanical, electrical or full MEICA projects, supporting delivery from early design through to completion.
What you’ll be doing as a Project Engineer
* Supporting the successful delivery of projects across mechanical, electrical and MEICA disciplines
* Working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects land on time and on budget
* Coordinating with designers, suppliers and site teams across multiple live projects
* Managing procurement of equipment, including offsite build and modular solutions
* Monitoring site progress and ensuring programme targets are met
* Carrying out site visits, inspections and quality checks across installations
* Supporting RAMS, technical documentation and engineering input throughout the lifecycle
* Getting involved in commercial elements, variations and project reporting
What they’re looking for in a Project Engineer
* Experience working as a Project Engineer within the water industry
* Strong understanding of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
* Background across water or wastewater projects (Thames Water highly beneficial)
* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
* Strong communicator — comfortable dealing with clients, suppliers and internal teams
* Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
* CSCS card essential
* SMSTS or SSSTS preferred
* HNC / HND or equivalent in Engineering desirable
What’s on offer
* Salary up to £60,000
* Car or car allowance
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
* Private medical
* Pension matched up to 8%
* Life assurance
* Enhanced family leave
* Professional memberships paid
* Flexible benefits + retail discounts
* Real progression opportunities within a growing business
This is a cracking opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants to step into a business with real work, real progression and no fluff.
If you’re a Project Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and actually delivering projects — this is worth a look.
Apply now with an up-to-date CV.
Other roles considered: Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Commissioning Engineer
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year