Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water

Company:  HAYS
Location: Leicester
Closing Date: 14/06/2025
Salary: £70,000 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Permanent - Established Contractor - Leicester - Water Industry

Your new company
You will be joining an established design and build contractor based in Leicester operating in the water industry. This multi-accredited contractor has a strong pipeline of work with multiple major water providers, including Severn Trent Water, and offers excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. Due to recent major project awards, they are looking to onboard a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join their business.
This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Leicester office with occasional site travel and flexible working.
Your new role
As Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing and delivering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring all works are carried out safely, on time and within budget
  • Developing and managing project schedules, resource plans and budgets
  • Defining and recording project requirements
  • Building and maintaining relationships with both client and external stakeholders
  • Preparing detailed documents highlighting costs, schedules and technical specifications
  • Managing project delivery teams.

  • What you'll need to succeed
    In order to be successful, you must have:
  • Proven mechanical-related project engineering experience in the water industry, ideally on non-infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Working knowledge of NEC form of contact
  • Full UK driving licence.

  • What you'll get in return
    In return, you will receive:
  • Starting salary up to £70,000 per annum
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Fuel card
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours (37.5 hours per week) with a half-day finish every Friday
  • On-site parking
  • Modern office facilities
  • Exposure to high-profile and rewarding projects
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Opportunity to grow and progress your career with an established contractor and more.

  • What you need to do now
    If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to quoting the job reference .
    If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
    Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas. #
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