Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

Posting date:	24 October 2025
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 November 2025
Location:	Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7BZ
Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	4737853_1761298843

Summary

Your new company
You will be joining a Tier 1 contractor based in the Derbyshire region operating in the water industry appointed to the Severn Trent Framework.

Your new role
As Mechanical Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering mechanical works on non-infrastructure water projects
• Conducting site visits to monitor project progress and resolve potential technical issues
• Preparing and reviewing documentation, including RAMS and technical reports
• Developing project scopes and technical specifications
• Overseeing contractors and suppliers, ensuring works comply with technical, quality and safety standards
• Supporting project planning, scheduling and budgeting to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have:

• Proven mechanical project management/engineering experience, ideally in the water industry
• Good working knowledge of NEC and/or IChemE contracts
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate
• Long term work
• Access to Hays Temporary Worker benefits.

What you need to do now
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