Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Rickmansworth (Ideally based in or around South East England with occasional site travel)

Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

• Leading engineering activities from initial concept through to final completion, using in‑house resources and coordinating site installation teams.
• Managing Non‑Infra M&E projects within the water sector, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Driving design coordination, liaising closely with clients and project teams to develop practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Conducting early site investigations and feeding insights into design and planning.
• Championing health and safety, producing and reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and project management plans.
• Overseeing procurement, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Supporting commissioning and testing, including factory and site acceptance tests, and delivering client training.
• Participating in design reviews and hazard studies, working collaboratively to refine solutions.
• Monitoring budgets and costs, contributing to financial reviews and cost‑to‑complete assessments.
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors, preparing orders and managing relationships.
• Managing variations and claims, assisting with evaluation and submission processes.
• Collaborating with site teams, ensuring work meets programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Developing Inspection and Test Plans, tracking progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Driving innovation, while maintaining compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Preparing and managing project programmes, ensuring timely delivery.
• Closing out projects, including compiling "As Built" drawings, commissioning manuals, and O&M documentation.

Essential:

• An industry applicable mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in the water industry.
• Experience working Non‑Infra Projects of varying sizes.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commercial awareness and strong contractual understanding.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of leading and managing functions.
• Trustworthy and ethical approach, exercising discretion where required.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR.
• CSCS/ECS Card.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at Work.
• City & Guilds Authorised Person Module.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 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 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…