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Mechanical Project Engineer
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Mechanical Project Engineer
Employer: Randstad Construction and Property
Location: London
Salary: 400.00 - 480.00 GBP Daily
Closing date: 10 Sep 2026
Specialist area: Mechanical engineering
Function: Engineer
Contract Type: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Job Details
Mechanical Project Engineer (Water Industry)
Location: London
Rate: 400 – 480 per day (LTD)
Duration: Ongoing through 2030 (AMP8 Framework)
Start Date: Immediate
The Opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in the AMP8 investment cycle? We are seeking a high–caliber Mechanical Project Engineer to join a major water and wastewater treatment framework in London.
This is a critical position within a high–pressure, high–reward environment. We need a specialist who understands the unique rigors of the water sector and can drive the delivery of essential infrastructure upgrades through 2030. With an immediate start available, you will integrate directly into the project team to oversee complex mechanical workstreams across major treatment works.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure all mechanical engineering works meet the stringent specifications of the water authority (Thames Water) and regulatory environmental standards.
- Site Coordination: Act as the technical bridge between design teams, equipment suppliers, and site delivery operations to resolve complex engineering challenges on site.
- Health & Safety: Maintain an uncompromising approach to safety, particularly regarding confined spaces, lifting operations, and chemical/hazardous environments typical of water treatment sites.
- AMP8 Delivery: Lead and coordinate mechanical engineering activities specifically tailored to water and wastewater treatment works and capital infrastructure upgrades.
- Technical Management: Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical plant, including pumps, pipework, valves, chemical dosing systems, screens, and aeration equipment.
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Requirements
- Water Sector Experience (Essential): Deep understanding of water industry standards, with previous project delivery experience in AMP6, AMP7, or early AMP8 cycles.
- Background: Proven track record as a Project Engineer with a strong background in mechanical plant installations within heavy civils or process industries.
- Qualifications: Relevant Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering; valid CSCS card and EUSR (National Water Hygiene) card preferred.
- Immediate Availability: Ability to commence work in London immediately.
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Company Information
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.
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