Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical engineer delivering water infrastructure projects in the South East.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Mechanical Project Engineer will join Galliford Try’s Environment Business to deliver essential water infrastructure projects across the South East, leading smaller clean and wastewater projects. Reporting to the Project Manager, the engineer will collaborate with a skilled team to ensure design, procurement, financial control and site activities meet the highest standards. • Lead mechanical engineering from concept through to completion using in‑house resources and site teams. • Deliver non‑infra M&E projects within the water sector. • Oversee design management and liaise with clients and internal teams. • Conduct early site investigations and coordinate with stakeholders. • Prepare and review health & safety documentation (RAMS, project plans). • Procure materials and manage supplier/subcontractor relationships. • Attend and oversee factory/site testing, commissioning, and client training. • Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop optimal solutions. • Monitor budgets and assist with cost reviews and variation claims. • Ensure quality and compliance through inspection and test plans. • Drive innovation while maintaining adherence to standards. • Prepare and manage project programmes and documentation (as‑built drawings, O&M manuals). • Champion health & safety and maintain high performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸mechanical engineering
- ▸design management
- ▸site investigation
- ▸procurement
- ▸commissioning
- ▸quality inspection
What You Bring
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Flexible, resilient, and able to influence at all levels. • Mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent. • Full UK driving licence. • CSCS/ECS Card (desirable). • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card (desirable). • SMSTS certification (desirable). • First Aid at Work certification (desirable). • City & Guilds Authorised Person Module (desirable).
Requirements
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸b.eng
- ▸driving licence
- ▸cscs card
- ▸smsts
- ▸first aid
Benefits
The ‘Be Well’ programme promotes physical and mental wellbeing with discounts, advice and support. Employees benefit from high‑quality training at all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeships, and from the Career Paths initiative that provides tailored development. An Agile Working programme gives flexibility in when, where and how work is performed. The benefits package includes a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement that rises with service, corporate discounts, Cycle to Work schemes, a comprehensive pension, and a Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. Private medical options, 24/7 employee assistance, and paid professional‑association membership further support staff. The company welcomes full‑time, reduced‑hour or flexible working arrangements and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement. As a Disability Confident employer, Galliford Try will interview any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability who meets the essential criteria and will discuss reasonable adjustments. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with option to purchase additional holidays. • Wide range of corporate discounts and Cycle to Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan and Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to a relevant professional association. • Agile working programme offering flexible work arrangements.
Work Environment
Onsite