Mechanical Project Engineer

Project Delivery Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you'll support the management and delivery of wastewater projects, from early project scoping through to the completion of construction. This includes overseeing site investigations, initial surveys, and supporting the development of construction and design strategies. As a key member of the Project Delivery Team, you'll collaborate with both internal and external multi-disciplinary design teams-including mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers-as well as contract engineers and delivery personnel to ensure an integrated and efficient project delivery.

• Support the full project lifecycle, from planning and investigation through design, construction, and handover
• Develop and manage operational documentation for the construction phase
• Secure all required external permits and approvals for construction to begin
• Engage and manage subcontractors through investigation, design, and build stages
• Serve as a key point of contact between the client, third-party stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure effective scheduling and communication
• Attend and contribute to design, progress, and site meetings, monitoring programme progress and project costs
• Participate in internal and external programme reviews and input into financial reporting (e.g., Cost to Complete, budget tracking)
• Use the company's Common Data Environments (CDE) to follow and maintain established delivery processes and procedures
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping to develop skills and promote a collaborative working environment

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

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 our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

We have a career growth opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team at Galliford Try, working on our Severn Trent Water Framework within the Environment Business. Our team has a proven track record of delivering a wide range of water treatment projects across the water industry. Ideally, you’ll be based in or around Annesley, with the flexibility to travel across various project sites within the region.

Alongside your previous experience of infrastructure project delivery and appropriate Mechanical Qualifications, we’re seeking somebody with an understanding of NEC 4 Contractual requirements and an understanding of sustainable development, with a drive and commitment to support the company’s commitments. To be successful in this role, you will have extensive sound knowledge of current legislation and be able to work in accordance with QA and H&S procedures as well as an awareness and understanding of CDM.

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