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Job Title: Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias) - Water Treatment
Location: Rochester, Kent
The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer with a strong mechanical bias to join our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of a major water treatment plant project in Rochester, working in partnership with Southern Water. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to a critical infrastructure project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Mechanical Engineering:
* Provide technical expertise for all mechanical aspects of the project, including design review, specification development, and construction supervision.
* Ensure that mechanical systems comply with relevant regulations, standards, and Southern Water specifications.
* Coordinate with mechanical subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely and efficient delivery of mechanical works.
- Project Management:
* Assist the project manager in planning, scheduling, and managing the mechanical scope of the project.
* Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans for the mechanical component.
* Monitor progress and identify potential risks or issues related to mechanical works.
- Construction Oversight:
* Provide on-site supervision and guidance during the installation and commissioning of mechanical systems.
* Ensure that mechanical work is performed according to specifications and safety standards.
* Conduct inspections and testing of mechanical systems.
- Documentation and Reporting:
* Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, including mechanical drawings, specifications, test reports, and handover documents.
* Provide regular progress reports and updates to the project manager.
- Collaboration:
* Work effectively with other project team members, including engineers, construction managers, subcontractors, and Southern Water representatives.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Project Engineer on water treatment or related infrastructure projects.
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, filters, piping, and other related equipment.
* Familiarity with relevant mechanical codes and standards (e.g., ASME, AWWA, NFPA).
* Experience with construction documentation, drawings, and specifications.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Desirable:
* Experience working with Southern Water or other water utilities.
* Knowledge of SCADA systems and control systems used in water treatment plants.
* Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
