Mechanical Project Engineer Water Infrastructure (MEICA) Full Time

TRIBUILD SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Mechanical Project Engineer – Water Infrastructure (MEICA)
Location: Hybrid – Projects across Sussex, Hampshire & Kent
Employment Type: Permanent

We’re currently working in partnership with a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to appoint a Mechanical Project Engineer to support their clean and waste water projects across the South East. This is a hybrid role combining office, site, and home-based working.

The Mechanical Project Engineer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of mechanical elements across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Project Manager and wider MEICA and civils teams, you will be responsible for ensuring all mechanical installations and commissioning activities meet technical, safety, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support delivery of mechanical works across clean and wastewater projects
• Liaise with design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Review and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Contribute to construction planning, commissioning, and site delivery
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, industry standards, and health and safety regulations
• Provide technical support to project teams and assist in issue resolution on site
• Support procurement of mechanical components and subcontractor packages
• Monitor progress and quality, ensuring delivery is on time and to specification
• Assist in preparing documentation for handover, including O&M manuals

About You:

• Mechanical engineering experience within utilities, water, or related infrastructure sectors
• Background in delivering projects with significant mechanical scope (e.g. pumps, pipework, treatment equipment)
• HNC/Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• CSCS card (managerial, supervisory or technical level)
• SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification preferred
• Able to work collaboratively and proactively in a multi-disciplinary team

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and package reflective of experience
• Company car or allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, life assurance, private medical
• Structured training, leadership development, and career progression
• Long-term secured frameworks and project pipeline
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture

If you’re a Mechanical Project Engineer with water sector experience and looking for a new challenge with long-term opportunities, we’d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation. Apply today.