Mechanical Project Engineer

Mechanical Project Engineer – Water Industry

Location: Oxfordshire Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Salary/Rate: (Apply online only) p/d – Ltd Company or CIS

GRS are seeking a skilled Mechanical Project Engineer to work on high–value MEICA water projects across Oxfordshire. You’ll join a Tier 1 contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades for UK water authorities under major capital delivery programmes (e.g. AMP8).

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation works across water treatment and pumping station projects
• Coordinate designs, site works, fabrication drawings, and subcontractors
• Ensure mechanical scopes are delivered on time, to spec, and within budget
• Interface with electrical and ICA teams to ensure integrated MEICA delivery
• Attend site inspections, FATs, commissioning, and handover activities

Requirements

• Mechanical engineering background with experience in water or wastewater environments
• Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, pipework systems, skids, and associated equipment
• Comfortable working on‑site and coordinating between design and delivery teams
• Experience with NEC contracts and Tier 1 project delivery preferred
• SMSTS/CSCS and water hygiene desirable

Benefits

• Tier 1 contractor exposure and long‑term project continuity
• Option of freelance contract (outside IR35 considered)
• Work across a variety of clean and wastewater infrastructure schemes

If interested to hear further on the role, please apply online and a member of the team will be in touch.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…