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Posted 11 August, 2026

Mechanical Project Engineer

Kier Group
Wanlip, LEICESTERSHIRE, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Project Engineer!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of water infrastructure? We’re on the lookout for a Project Engineer to join our dynamic Wanlip Severn Trent Water Project team in Wanlip, Leicestershire.

Location & Hours

Location: Wanlip, Leicestershire
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility available!

Your Role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the upgrade and enhancement of our existing wastewater treatment facility. As a key player in our project delivery team, you will report directly to the Project Manager and collaborate with dedicated professionals to ensure the success of design, procurement, financial control, and site activities.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Project Engineer, you will support the project delivery team in executing this significant water infrastructure project. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Authoring technical scopes of work and conducting gap analysis on mechanical tender submissions.
  • Managing design and build contracts, resolving interface issues within mechanical packages.
  • Overseeing projects from inception to completion, coordinating with clients, design teams, and construction personnel.
  • Managing procurement of materials and attending site testing, commissioning, and client training sessions.
  • Developing Inspection and Test Plans while ensuring quality records are maintained throughout the project.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You have experience in delivering wastewater mechanical and electrical projects.
  • You can work with and manipulate Revit models and perform digital mark-ups of designs.
  • You possess knowledge of SWIFTs, HAZOPs, and ALM related to mechanical equipment.
  • You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy building effective relationships across teams, clients, and stakeholders.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved—take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!

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