Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? Join Galliford Try’s Environment Business and help deliver essential water infrastructure projects across the South East. You’ll be the engineer in charge covering smaller clean and wastewater projects within the water industry. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll collaborate with a skilled team to ensure design, procurement, financial control, and site activities are delivered to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical engineering from concept through to completion using in‑house resources and site teams.
- Deliver Non‑Infra M&E projects within the water sector.
- Oversee design management and liaise with clients and internal teams.
- Conduct early site investigations and coordinate with stakeholders.
- Prepare and review health & safety documentation (RAMS, project plans).
- Procure materials and manage supplier/subcontractor relationships.
- Attend and oversee factory/site testing, commissioning, and client training.
- Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop optimal solutions.
- Monitor budgets and assist with cost reviews and variation claims.
- Ensure quality and compliance through inspection and test plans.
- Drive innovation while maintaining adherence to standards.
- Prepare and manage project programmes and documentation (as‑built drawings, O&M manuals).
Company Culture & Benefits
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our ‘Be Well’ programme, which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues. We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes. Our Agile Working programme empowers employees with flexibility in when, where, and how they work.
We also offer:
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and 24/7 support through our employee assistance programme
- Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
Desired Skills
- Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Commercial and contractual awareness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering excellence.
- Flexible, resilient, and able to influence at all levels.
- A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude and commitment to teamwork.
- Experience in the water industry or Non‑Infra projects (desirable).
- Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR (desirable).
Essential Qualifications and Certifications
- Industry applicable mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications and Certifications
If you don’t currently hold these qualifications or certifications, we can provide support to help you achieve them.
- CSCS/ECS Card
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
- SMSTS
- First Aid at Work
- City & Guilds Authorised Person Module
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