Overview

Project Engineer (Mechanical) – Thames Water Projects

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + benefits

Location: Thames Valley Region

The Role

We’re recruiting for a Project Engineer (Mechanical) to support major Thames Water projects with a tier 1 contractor. This is a key role where you’ll work closely with Project Managers to deliver schemes safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mechanical requirements across multiple schemes.
• Working with designers, suppliers, and commercial teams.
• Overseeing offsite assembly, modularisation, and installation.
• Carrying out inspections, audits, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Supporting a positive project culture and driving performance.

What You’ll Need

• Background in Mechanical and/or Civil projects within water/wastewater.
• CSCS card and SMSTS/SSSTS.
• HNC or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MMC, Lean Construction, or similar is an advantage.

Package

• £40k – £55k salary
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Car allowance & expenses
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance & additional benefits

If you’re an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical) looking for your next challenge on Thames Water projects, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion