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Project Engineer - Water Sector

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Job Description
My client is a leading provider of wastewater treatment and pumping systems, offering design, installation, maintenance, and turnkey solutions across the UK. Their team delivers innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to clients in the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.
Role Overview
The Project Engineer will play a key role in delivering engineering projects within our Operations Department from concept through to completion. The Ideal candidate will be proactive and technically skilled to oversee service contracts for multiple water companies throughout the South and Midlands. You will ensure the efficient delivery of routine service, maintenance and reactive support for a fleet of wastewater process equipment ensuring operational reliability and compliance with client and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Service Contract Planning: Oversee and coordinate ongoing service contracts for wastewater treatment assets, including mechanical and electrical systems.
- Coordination: Manage site schedules, service visits and work closely with the planning team to ensure resource allocation for routine and reactive maintenance.
- Technical Oversight: Act as a primary technical contact for all clients providing timely updates on technical advice ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges as they arise.
- Documentation: Prepare and review technical documentation which will include: Service reports, asset condition assessments, recommended upgrades or refurbishment work, RAMS and client updates as required.
- Quality Control: Ensure quality control and assurance throughout the duration of the contract. Monitor service contract progress, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality standards.
- Procurement: Oversee the procurement and delivery of materials and equipment needed for service contracts.
- Health and Safety: Ensure all activities meet health, safety, and environmental regulations.
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- Pumping Systems
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment
- Process & Chemical Dosing Systems
- Electrical & Control Systems
- Site & Installation Equipment
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within the water and / or wastewater industries
- Strong technical knowledge of pumping systems, water treatment or process equipment
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills.
- Good communication skills both in written correspondence and client facing meetings.
- Familiarity with the standard Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Full Driving License
Desirable
- CSCS Card
- Confined Space
- National Water Hygiene (EUSR)
- Thames Water Passport
- Shea Water
- SMSTS
- CDM Awareness
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- HNC/ HND/ Degree or NVQ Equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
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