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Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical Project Engineer – (Wastewater Treatment Projects)
About Us
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate, and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We serve the municipal and industrial sectors, with clients including Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Affinity Water.
We are passionate about tackling environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised, sustainable future. Our success depends on a diverse workforce that fosters creativity and innovation. We cultivate a culture of growth and development, underpinned by our core values:
- Safety and Well-being
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Courage
- Agility
- Accountability
- Diversity and Inclusion
With +450 talented employees, we are rapidly expanding across disciplines to support our growth plans.
The Role
As the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will deliver technically challenging mechanical engineering solutions for MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) and Civil projects. Your responsibilities will span design, development, and implementation, requiring technical expertise, problem-solving, and project management from inception to completion in water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Work as part of a "one team" culture, managing one or more projects simultaneously.
- Lead mechanical design for wastewater treatment projects, overseeing:
- Site surveys
- Feasibility studies
- Detailed design
- Tender pricing
- Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, process, electrical, ICA (Instrumentation, Control & Automation), and H&S teams to ensure integration of mechanical systems.
- Provide technical guidance to internal and external design/project delivery teams.
- Procure and select mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, valves, tanks, pipework) while ensuring compliance with company policies, regulations, and project specifications.
- Manage subcontractors, ensuring quality, alignment with project timelines, and adherence to contractual requirements.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve issues, and enforce safety standards.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to provide technical updates and ensure project objectives are met.
- Uphold health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards in line with company and client guidelines.
- Prepare detailed project plans, reports, and status updates, identifying key risks and mitigation strategies.
- Participate in project reviews, sharing lessons learned for future improvements and company-wide enhancements.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive work culture.
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Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status (or working towards) is preferred.
- At least 3 years as a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer in water and wastewater.
Key Competencies
- Project management skills (budget, timeline, resource optimisation).
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration (working with civil, electrical, and process teams).
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking (resolving technical challenges effectively).
- Regulatory expertise in health, safety, and environmental compliance for mechanical design and construction.
- Technical software proficiency:
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project (desirable)
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Full UK Driving License.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a high-growth, ambitious organisation.
- Flexible working: Monday to Friday (early finish on Fridays).
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Competitive salary with annual reviews.
- Company laptop and phone.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential counselling for employees and families.
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure.
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