VolkerWessels UK
Mechanical Project Engineer
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About us
Part of the VolkerWessels UK Group, VolkerStevin is an industry-leading civil engineering business, providing complex and innovative engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors including maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration. Collaborating with, and drawing on the specialist skills of the group's business units, we deliver a truly integrated, multidisciplinary service.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join our growing team supporting the delivery of major projects in the Anglian Water region.
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, working closely with the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for the delivery and technical governance of mechanical packages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget. You will manage mechanical procurement packages throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and handover, ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and project specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical procurement packages from specification through to installation, commissioning, and handover.
- Produce scopes of work and manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.
- Oversee equipment selection, including pumps, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
- Monitor package costs, programme performance, and project risks, ensuring targets are achieved.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces across the project team.
- Carry out site surveys, inspections, FATs, SATs, and witness testing to ensure quality and compliance.
- Review and approve subcontractor designs, technical submissions, and installation documentation.
- Manage defects, maintenance activities, and project close-out during the defects liability period.
- Support planning, reporting, and change management activities.
- Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance are maintained throughout project delivery.
- Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Support commissioning, testing, and handover activities to ensure successful project completion.
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About you
We're looking for a proactive and technically competent engineer who can confidently manage mechanical packages on complex infrastructure projects.
You'll ideally have:
- Engineering qualification (BEng, HNC, HND, or equivalent).
- Previous experience delivering electrical works within a utilities or water industry environment, highly desirable.
- Experience in subcontractor and package management.
- Mechanical equipment installation and inspection experience.
- Site supervision experience.
- Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
- CSCS card holder.
- SMSTS (Desirable)
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerStevin is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK, which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilizing the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerStevin is able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
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We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognizing the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
- Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity benefits
- Employee Assistance
- Flexible working opportunities
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion, and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion, and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
If you need support with your application, please contact us at Careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries be directed.
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe, and productive working conditions for its entire staff, and therefore, a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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