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Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Salary

£60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a well-established contractor in Leicester specializing in the water industry, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer with proven experience in mechanical project engineering within the water sector.
  • The role offers a starting salary of up to £60,000 per annum, which is negotiable based on experience, along with benefits such as a company car or allowance, and flexible working hours.
  • Responsibilities include managing mechanical works on water projects, conducting site visits, preparing documentation, and ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
  • Candidates must have a CSCS card, with SSSTS/SMSTS certification being desirable, and a full UK driving license is required.
  • This full-time permanent position provides excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing project engineering team.

Your new companyOur client, an established contractor based in Leicester operating in the water industry, is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team. This multi-accredited and specialist contractor has a strong pipeline of work with multiple major water providers across the country, including Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and hands-on professional development. Due to continued success and significant growth, they are looking to expand their project engineering team. This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office with occasional site travel and the option for flexible working.Your new roleAs Mechanical Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and delivering mechanical works on 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 succeedIn order to be successful, you must have:

  • Proven mechanical-related project engineering experience in the water (clean and/or wastewater) industry
  • Working knowledge of NEC contracts and proficiency with Microsoft Office packages
  • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • CSCS card (essential) and SSSTS/SMSTS certification (desirable)
  • Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive:

  • Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Fuel card
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours (37.5 hrs per week)
  • On-site parking
  • Modern office facilities
  • Continuous training and development
  • Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
  • Reimbursed business mileage and lodging
  • Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established contractor and more.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas.

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