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