Project Engineer (MEICA) - Water Industry

Thames Valley Region (Thames Water sites)
Up to £60,000 (higher if Senior level) + Car/Allowance + Full Package
45 hours per week | Full-time, Permanent

J3A Recruitment are working with a leading engineering business delivering key projects across the Thames Water network.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, they're now looking to bring in a Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple schemes across the Thames Valley region.

This is a role for a Project Engineer who wants to be fully involved — not just ticking boxes. You'll be working across mechanical, electrical or full MEICA projects, supporting delivery from early design through to completion.

What you'll be doing as a Project Engineer

* Supporting the successful delivery of projects across mechanical, electrical and MEICA disciplines

* Working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects land on time and on budget

* Coordinating with designers, suppliers and site teams across multiple live projects

* Managing procurement of equipment, including offsite build and modular solutions

* Monitoring site progress and ensuring programme targets are met

* Carrying out site visits, inspections and quality checks across installations

* Supporting RAMS, technical documentation and engineering input throughout the lifecycle

* Getting involved in commercial elements, variations and project reporting

What they're looking for in a Project Engineer

* Experience working as a Project Engineer within the water industry

* Strong understanding of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)

* Background across water or wastewater projects (Thames Water highly beneficial)

* Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively

* Strong communicator — comfortable dealing with clients, suppliers and internal teams

* Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery

* CSCS card essential

* SMSTS or SSSTS preferred

* HNC / HND or equivalent in Engineering desirable

What's on offer

* Salary up to £60,000

* Car or car allowance

* 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)

* Private medical

* Pension matched up to 8%

* Life assurance

* Enhanced family leave

* Professional memberships paid

* Flexible benefits + retail discounts

* Real progression opportunities within a growing business

This is a cracking opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants to step into a business with real work, real progression and no fluff.

If you're a Project Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and actually delivering projects — this is worth a look.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV.

Other roles considered: Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Commissioning Engineer