Project Engineer
2 days ago
Oxford
Project Engineer (MEICA) – Water Industry Thames Valley Region (Thames Water sites) Up to £60,000 (higher if Senior level) + Car/Allowance + Full Package 45 hours per week | Full-time, Permanent J3A Recruitment are working with a leading engineering business delivering key projects across the Thames Water network. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they’re now looking to bring in a Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple schemes across the Thames Valley region. This is a role for a Project Engineer who wants to be fully involved — not just ticking boxes. You’ll be working across mechanical, electrical or full MEICA projects, supporting delivery from early design through to completion. What you’ll be doing as a Project Engineer • Supporting the successful delivery of projects across mechanical, electrical and MEICA disciplines, • Working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects land on time and on budget, • Coordinating with designers, suppliers and site teams across multiple live projects, • Managing procurement of equipment, including offsite build and modular solutions, • Monitoring site progress and ensuring programme targets are met, • Carrying out site visits, inspections and quality checks across installations, • Supporting RAMS, technical documentation and engineering input throughout the lifecycle, • Getting involved in commercial elements, variations and project reporting What they’re looking for in a Project Engineer • Experience working as a Project Engineer within the water industry, • Strong understanding of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation), • Background across water or wastewater projects (Thames Water highly beneficial), • Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively, • Strong communicator — comfortable dealing with clients, suppliers and internal teams, • Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery, • CSCS card essential, • SMSTS or SSSTS preferred, • HNC / HND or equivalent in Engineering desirable What’s on offer • Salary up to £60,000, • Car or car allowance, • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options), • Private medical, • Pension matched up to 8%, • Life assurance, • Enhanced family leave, • Professional memberships paid, • Flexible benefits + retail discounts, • Real progression opportunities within a growing business This is a cracking opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants to step into a business with real work, real progression and no fluff. If you’re a Project Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and actually delivering projects — this is worth a look. Apply now with an up-to-date CV. Other roles considered: Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Commissioning Engineer