Mechanical Project Engineer
Role Overview
The role supports major projects in the Anglian Water region.
The Mechanical Project Engineer works with the Mechanical Lead to deliver and govern mechanical packages.
The role manages mechanical procurement from design and specification through installation, commissioning, and handover.
Projects must be delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client and industry requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the company
VolkerStevin is part of VolkerWessels UK and delivers complex civil engineering and multidisciplinary infrastructure solutions.
Its sectors include maritime, flood risk management, defence, energy, water, and regeneration.
About the role
The role supports major projects in the Anglian Water region.
The Mechanical Project Engineer works with the Mechanical Lead to deliver and govern mechanical packages.
The role manages mechanical procurement from design and specification through installation, commissioning, and handover.
Projects must be delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and in accordance with client and industry requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Manage mechanical procurement packages, scopes of work, subcontractors, suppliers, costs, programmes, and risks.
- Oversee pumps, valves, penstocks, lifting equipment, and associated mechanical systems.
- Coordinate mechanical and electrical interfaces and conduct site surveys, inspections, FATs, SATs, and witness testing.
- Review subcontractor designs, technical submissions, installation documentation, defects, maintenance, and close-out.
- Support planning, reporting, change management, commissioning, testing, and handover.
- Maintain health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance throughout project delivery.
About you
- The employer seeks a proactive and technically competent engineer able to manage mechanical packages on complex infrastructure projects.
- An engineering qualification such as BEng, HNC, HND, or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience in subcontractor and package management, mechanical equipment installation and inspection, and site supervision is preferred.
- Experience delivering electrical works in utilities or water is highly desirable.
- Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills are sought.
- A CSCS card is listed, while SMSTS is desirable.
Benefits
- Benefits include annual leave, private medical care, pension, life assurance, cycle-to-work support, discounts, training, employee assistance, and flexible working opportunities.
- The company also provides health and financial support and a virtual GP service.
Inclusion
VolkerWessels UK states that it supports fairness, inclusion, respect, and an environment where employees can thrive.
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