Project Engineer

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering services organisation operating within the water, wastewater and environmental infrastructure sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) to join their expanding project delivery team based in Portsmouth. The role offers strong long-term career development within a business delivering engineering solutions across capital projects, environmental management, plant maintenance and emergency response services nationwide. The Role As Project Engineer (M&E), you will support the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering projects from scope development through to completion, ensuring compliance with technical, safety and contractual requirements. Key responsibilities include: * Developing project scopes, engineering requirements, resource plans and delivery programmes * Ensuring compliance with client, framework and statutory specifications * Supporting and leading HAZOP, HAZCOM, FAT and SAT activities * Reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) * Maintaining and updating designer risk assessments * Supporting defect resolution and project close-out activities * Promoting strong safety performance and compliance with CDM Regulations * Reviewing subcontractor performance, technical submissions and tender documentation * Working collaboratively across engineering, project delivery and operational teams to minimise risk and support successful project execution Candidate Requirements * A recognised qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * Experience delivering multidisciplinary engineering projects * Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and NEC Contracts * Strong planning, organisational and decision-making capability * Experience using MS Office and AutoCAD (Revit or Inventor beneficial) * Strong written and verbal communication skills * A full UK driving licence (site travel required) What’s on Offer * Competitive salary up to £60,000 * Company car or car allowance * Contributory pension scheme * Ongoing training and career development opportunities