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M&E Site Manager - Water / Wastewater (Contract)Location: BristolDuration: 12-Month Rolling ContractRate: Up to £500 per day An established water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead M&E delivery on a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) project in Bristol. This is a site-based contract role suited to a strong M&E professional with proven water board and water sector experience, ideally gained on wastewater treatment or environmental projects. The Role You will take responsibility for managing all mechanical and electrical site activities from installation through to commissioning, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. This role requires strong coordination across multiple subcontractors and close liaison with internal management and client stakeholders. Reporting Structure • Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, • One Supervisor reporting into you, • Responsible for overseeing 4-5 electrical and mechanical subcontractorsKey Responsibilities, • Oversee all mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site, • Manage daily site operations, programme sequencing and subcontractor coordination, • Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, HSE legislation and company procedures, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and site documentation, • Review and approve RAMS, method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs), • Conduct site inspections and quality audits in line with British and ISO standards, • Attend and lead coordination meetings with client, contractors and internal teams, • Support commissioning and handover activitiesKey Requirements, • Strong water board / water sector experience (essential), • Environmental project experience, • Proven experience managing M&E works on site, • Valid JIB, SMSTS, First Aid, AP tickets, • Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management, • Strong electrical background advantageous, • Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously, • Confident communicator with strong leadership capabilityWhy Apply?, • Long-term 12-month rolling contract, • Competitive day rate circa £500, • High-profile Water Recycling Centre project

M&E Site Manager - Water / Wastewater (Contract)Location: BristolDuration: 12-Month Rolling ContractRate: Up to £500 per day An established water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead M&E delivery on a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) project in Bristol. This is a site-based contract role suited to a strong M&E professional with proven water board and water sector experience, ideally gained on wastewater treatment or environmental projects. The Role You will take responsibility for managing all mechanical and electrical site activities from installation through to commissioning, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. This role requires strong coordination across multiple subcontractors and close liaison with internal management and client stakeholders. Reporting Structure • Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, • One Supervisor reporting into you, • Responsible for overseeing 4-5 electrical and mechanical subcontractors Key Responsibilities, • Oversee all mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site, • Manage daily site operations, programme sequencing and subcontractor coordination, • Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, HSE legislation and company procedures, • Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and site documentation, • Review and approve RAMS, method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs), • Conduct site inspections and quality audits in line with British and ISO standards, • Attend and lead coordination meetings with client, contractors and internal teams, • Support commissioning and handover activities Key Requirements, • Strong water board / water sector experience (essential), • Environmental project experience, • Proven experience managing M&E works on site, • Valid JIB, SMSTS, First Aid, AP tickets, • Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management, • Strong electrical background advantageous, • Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously, • Confident communicator with strong leadership capability Why Apply?, • Long-term 12-month rolling contract, • Competitive day rate circa £500, • High-profile Water Recycling Centre project

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Permanent Bristol (Flexible Hybrid Working) A leading contractor within the UK water sector is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established South West team on a permanent basis. With a strong pipeline of secured AMP work and major infrastructure schemes, this organisation continues to play a key role in delivering critical water and wastewater projects across the region. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure that improves water resilience, protects the environment, and delivers long-term benefits to local communities. The Role The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will take ownership of mechanical design packages across a range of water and wastewater projects, from initial concept through to detailed design and commissioning support. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure solutions are technically sound, efficient, and practical for delivery on site. The role is based in Bristol, with flexible hybrid working available. Key Responsibilities • Leading mechanical design activities on water and infrastructure projects, • Preparing and reviewing design calculations, specifications, schedules, and technical documentation, • Coordinating with civil, electrical, and process engineering teams, • Supporting construction and delivery teams to ensure buildable, cost-effective solutions, • Liaising with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders, • Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, • Ensuring compliance with industry standards, client specifications, and health & safety requirements Candidate Requirements • Demonstrable experience in mechanical design within the water sector or wider infrastructure environment, • Strong understanding of pumping systems, pipework, treatment processes, or associated mechanical plant, • Experience working within a contractor or consultancy setting, • Ability to manage and deliver design packages independently, • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, • Chartered status (or working towards) desirable What’s on Offer • Permanent opportunity with a large, established contractor, • Flexible hybrid working model, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Secure, long-term workload within AMP frameworks, • Clear progression pathways within a growing regional team For further details or a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please apply or get in touch.

Chartered Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water. You will lead and coordinate Mechanical engineering teams delivering high-quality design solutions for complex multi-disciplinary projects, particularly in pumping systems and water & wastewater treatment. Experience in managing a Mechanical engineeri

Industrial Electrician - Water Treatment - 18th Edition / JIB Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Newport, Gloucester, Swindon) Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years) Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Electrician looking for long-term contract work locally to Bristol? We are recruiting skilled Industrial Electricians (18th Edition / JIB) to work on a major water treatment plant. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and security of work for up to 5 years. This role is suited to contractors with strong industrial experience who are comfortable working in live process environments. The Role - Industrial Electrician (Contract) As an Industrial Electrician, you will carry out installation, maintenance and fault-finding work across plant equipment within a busy water treatment facility. Key duties include: Electrical installation of pumps, motors, MCCs and control panels SWA cabling, terminating and glanding Containment, tray and ladder rack installation Industrial fault finding and breakdown response Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Testing and inspection in line with 18th Edition Working from electrical drawings and schematics This is heavy industrial electrical work within a utilities environment - not domestic or commercial. We can only consider experience in water, nuclear, offshore, power station, oil, gas and rail. Requirements To be considered, you must have: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent) 18th Edition Wiring Regulations ECS / JIB Gold Card Proven experience as an Industrial or Maintenance Electrician Strong industrial fault-finding experience Experience within water treatment, wastewater, utilities, manufacturing or heavy industry Full UK driving licence Desirable: 2391 Testing & Inspection Experience with pumps, motors and PLC-controlled systems Previous water or sewage treatment site experience EUSR card Applicants must have demonstrable industrial experience. What's On Offer £28 - £30 per hour (DOE) Up to 50 hours per week Overtime available Long-term contract (up to 5 years) Stable infrastructure project If you are a qualified Industrial Electrician (18th Edition / JIB) seeking long-term contract work in Bristol, apply now with your CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

Mechanical Fitter - Water Treatment Plant Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Gloucester, Swindon, Newport) Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour (DOE) Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years) Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for long-term contract work in Bristol within the water or utilities sector? We are recruiting skilled Mechanical Fitters to work on a major water treatment plant in Bristol. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and secure work for up to 5 years. This role is suited to Mechanical Fitters with strong industrial experience in process, utilities or heavy engineering environments. The Role - Mechanical Fitter (Contract) As a Mechanical Fitter, you will carry out installation, maintenance and refurbishment work on mechanical plant equipment within a live water treatment environment. Key duties include: Installation and alignment of pumps, motors and gearboxes Mechanical fitting of pipework, valves and flanged systems Maintenance and overhaul of rotating equipment Working on conveyors, screens and treatment plant machinery Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings Fault finding and breakdown repairs Assisting with commissioning activities This is hands-on industrial mechanical work - not automotive or workshop-based fitting. Requirements To be considered, you must have: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Fitting (or equivalent) CSCS Card (or relevant site card) Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in an industrial environment Experience working on pumps, motors and rotating equipment Ability to read and work from technical drawings Full UK driving licence preferred Desirable: Experience within water treatment, wastewater or utilities Confined space training IPAF or PASMA certification Applicants must have demonstrable industrial mechanical experience. What's On Offer £28 - £30 per hour (depending on experience) Up to 50 hours per week Overtime available Long-term contract (up to 5 years) Stable infrastructure project Immediate starts available If you are a qualified Mechanical Fitter seeking long-term contract work in Bristol, apply now with your CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

M&E Site Manager - Water / Wastewater (Contract) Location: Bristol Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract Rate: Up to £500 per day An established water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead M&E delivery on a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) project in Bristol. This is a site-based contract role suited to a strong M&E professional with proven water board and water sector experience , ideally gained on wastewater treatment or environmental projects. The Role You will take responsibility for managing all mechanical and electrical site activities from installation through to commissioning, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification. This role requires strong coordination across multiple subcontractors and close liaison with internal management and client stakeholders. Reporting Structure Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager One Supervisor reporting into you Responsible for overseeing 4-5 electrical and mechanical subcontractors Key Responsibilities Oversee all mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site Manage daily site operations, programme sequencing and subcontractor coordination Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations , HSE legislation and company procedures Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and site documentation Review and approve RAMS, method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs) Conduct site inspections and quality audits in line with British and ISO standards Attend and lead coordination meetings with client, contractors and internal teams Support commissioning and handover activities Key Requirements Strong water board / water sector experience (essential) Environmental project experience Proven experience managing M&E works on site Valid JIB, SMSTS, First Aid, AP tickets Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management Strong electrical background advantageous Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously Confident communicator with strong leadership capability Why Apply? Long-term 12-month rolling contract Competitive day rate circa £500 High-profile Water Recycling Centre project Opportunity to work within the UK water and environmental infrastructure sector If you are an experienced M&E Site Manager with strong water sector experience and are available for your next contract in Bristol, apply now with your CV. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join our team at Ramboll, where we empower utilities and industries to implement novel technologies in water and wastewater treatment, desalination, reuse of wastewater, recirculate resources and develop integrated water supply concepts with nature-based solutions. Head of Global Competence Centre,

A leading water company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Treatment Apprentice for its wastewater teams.

Senior Consultant, Water and Wastewater Treatment. Typically 10+ years’ experience in water and/or wastewater treatment within a consultancy, utility, industrial, or technology provider environment. Are you passionate about the role of innovative thinking and new technology to solve water and wast

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design projects with a focus on Health & Safety and cost-effectiveness.The role involves overseeing design phases, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with standards.Candidates should have exte

A global workforce solutions firm is seeking a qualified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to safely and efficiently manage wastewater treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have a Florida Wastewater Operator's License and at least one year of relevant experience. This role requires someone

The role involves providing high-quality engineering design services focused on minimizing risks and maximizing profits in water and sewage treatment projects. Candidates should have a strong understanding of water treatment principles, relevant engineering qualifications, and over 10 years of exper

Lead the early‑stage design of wastewater and sludge treatment processes, including high‑level design, optioneering and process selection across the full treatment train. Experience in designing wastewater and sludge treatment systems, such as primary, secondary and tertiary treatment, sludge th

The role involves delivering high-quality Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation designs for water and wastewater projects.

A leading environmental services company in the UK seeks a Treatment Operator to join their Bournemouth team. The role involves operating and maintaining sewage treatment plants, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Join our team at Ramboll, where we empower utilities and industries to implement novel technologies in water and wastewater treatment, desalination, reuse of wastewater, recirculate resources and develop integrated water supply concepts with nature-based solutions. The Global Service Line (GSL) wate

Treatment Apprentice (Wastewater) page is loaded## Treatment Apprentice (Wastewater)locations: Huntingdontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EC046Location - Huntingdon and the surrounding areas Start date - June 2026 Starting Salary: £18,000 (increas

Are you passionate about the role of innovative thinking and new technology to solve water and wastewater treatment needs? Do you want to work with a global team with the energy to do things differently? Do you enjoy collaborating with clients, colleagues and industry partners?. Senior Consultant, W