Project Engineer - Mechanical

About the RoleRSE is seeking a motivated and mechanically biased Project Engineer to join our Asset Operations & Maintenance (AO&M) team. Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects and seeing them through from initial concept and solution development to installation, commissioning, and handover. The AO&M team delivers a wide range of maintenance, refurbishment, upgrade, and optimisation projects across the UK water industry, bridging the gap between engineering design, construction, maintenance, and operational performance.

Working closely with our clients, suppliers, site teams, and internal disciplines, we provide practical engineering solutions that improve asset performance, reliability, safety, and operational efficiency. As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects, ensuring technical, commercial, programme, quality, and health & safety objectives are achieved.

What We DoThe AO&M team specialises in the delivery of projects involving: Mechanical, electrical, and process plant upgradesAsset refurbishment and replacementPerformance and reliability improvementsMaintenance and lifecycle replacement schemesOperational and process optimisationEmergency response and reactive worksDesign and build solutions for existing operational assetsOur projects are often delivered within live operational water and wastewater treatment environments, requiring a practical and collaborative approach to engineering and project delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Project Engineer,

your responsibilities will include

Supporting the delivery of engineering projects from concept through to completion. Developing technical solutions to meet client requirements. Coordinating engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Preparing scopes of work, specifications, technical submissions, and procurement packages.

Managing suppliers, subcontractors, and specialist contractors. Supporting project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation. Ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, client specifications, and legislative requirements.

Monitoring project costs, progress, risks, and opportunities. Participating in design reviews, constructability assessments, and hazard identification workshops. Supporting installation, commissioning, and handover activities.

Producing and reviewing project documentation, reports, and technical records. Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. Promoting a positive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all project activities.

What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate will possess: EssentialDegree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Experience delivering engineering projects within industrial, utilities, process, manufacturing, or water industry environments.

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and equipment. Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction safety requirements.

Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery fundamentals. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Full UK driving licence. DesirableExperience within the UK water or wastewater sector. Knowledge of pumping systems, pipework, valves, treatment processes, and associated plant.

Experience supporting NEC or similar forms of contract. Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution. Working towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status. What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate will: Deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high technical standard.

Take ownership of project activities and drive issues through to resolution. Develop positive and lasting relationships with clients and delivery partners. Contribute to the continued growth and success of the AO&M business.

Demonstrate a proactive and solutions-focused approach to engineering challenges. Support continuous improvement across project delivery, safety, quality, and operational performance. What RSE Offer To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry.

Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you'll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

Industry-leading salary based on your experience. Hybrid Working (where applicable)Private Healthcare (Personal)Holiday Allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years' service. Holiday Buy / Sell SchemeCompany Pension SchemeCycle to WorkDiscounted National Gym MembershipProfessional Fees PaidEmployee Discount PlatformEV/Hybrid Car Lease SchemeAccess to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and Occupational Health Nurse.

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