Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer – Water / Wastewater

Thames Valley | Oxford | Swindon | Reading | Harpenden
Permanent or Contract | Competitive Salary / Attractive Contract Rate

🚨 EXCITING WATER SECTOR OPPORTUNITY – PERMANENT & CONTRACT OPTIONS AVAILABLE 🚨

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a major Kier-led water infrastructure programme, working across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas.

With significant investment being made across the UK water sector, this is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to become involved in major water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment works upgrades, process improvements, pumping systems, mechanical installations and commissioning.

📍 Central location: Thames Valley / Oxfordshire
📍 Projects across: Oxford, Swindon, Reading & Harpenden
💼 Permanent or Contract: Both options available
💰 Contract: Attractive day rate available – dependent on experience

The Opportunity

The successful Mechanical Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, supporting the delivery of major water and wastewater schemes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Mechanical engineering support throughout project delivery

• Mechanical installation, inspection and commissioning

• Pumps, valves, pipework and process equipment

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation

• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams

• Supporting MEICA integration

• Resolving technical issues on site

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and programme

Why consider this opportunity?

This is much more than a standard Mechanical Engineer role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a portfolio of significant Thames Water AMP8 projects, potentially including major sewage treatment works upgrades and wider water infrastructure schemes across the region.

For someone looking to strengthen their CV within the water, utilities and infrastructure sector, this represents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to complex, high-value engineering projects with a major UK contractor.

The ideal candidate

We are interested in Mechanical Engineers with experience in:

• Water / wastewater

• MEICA

• Utilities

• Process engineering

• Industrial or heavy engineering

• Mechanical installation & commissioning

• Pumps, pipework, valves and associated equipment

Water-sector experience is highly desirable, but candidates from other complex mechanical engineering backgrounds will also be considered.

Permanent or Contract – Your Choice

Whether you're looking for your next long-term permanent position or you're an experienced contractor looking for your next project, we'd like to hear from you.

Competitive permanent salary + package
OR
Attractive contract day rate available, dependent on experience

📩 Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details on the projects, rate/package and upcoming opportunities.

Please note: exact project allocation and location will be dependent on programme requirements.