Project Engineer - Mechanical Bias (EA Project)
Location:Kent
Rate:£400-£450 per day (CIS/Self-Employed)
Duration:6-9 months, with potential extension
Start:ASAP
We are recruiting for an experienced mechanically biased Project Engineer to support the delivery of three Environment Agency projects along the River Medway in Kent.
The programme primarily involves the refurbishment of heritage lock and sluice gates, alongside upgrades to associated water-control systems. The successful candidate will initially support the design and pre-construction stages before overseeing the specialist mechanical subcontractor during site delivery.
About the Projects
The works will involve the refurbishment and upgrade of Environment Agency water-control assets, including:
Heritage lock and sluice gate refurbishment
Mechanical gate-operating equipment
Actuators, gearboxes, drive systems and associated components
Hydraulic equipment and water-control systems
Mechanical steelwork and supporting structures
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate mechanical engineering activities throughout design, pre-construction and delivery
Review mechanical designs, drawings and subcontractor proposals
Support design development, buildability reviews and installation planning
Develop and review scopes of work, programmes, RAMS, ITPs and technical documentation
Manage the specialist mechanical subcontractor during site delivery
Ensure mechanical works are delivered safely and in accordance with the approved design
Monitor subcontractor progress, quality and programme performance
Coordinate mechanical works with civil, structural, electrical and control-system packages
Resolve technical and site-based engineering issues
Liaise with the Environment Agency, designers, subcontractors and internal project teams
The ideal candidate will have:
A recognised mechanical engineering or mechanical trade qualification
Experience delivering mechanical installation or refurbishment projects
Experience managing specialist mechanical subcontractors
Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment, installation methods and commissioning
Experience reviewing drawings, RAMS, ITPs and technical documentation
The ability to contribute during design and pre-construction
Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
Desirable Experience
Previous Environment Agency project experience
Experience working on locks, sluices, weirs or flood-defence assets
Knowledge of penstocks, gates, actuators, hydraulics, hoists or gearboxes
Experience working on pumping stations or heavy water infrastructure
Experience delivering refurbishment works on operational or heritage assets
SMSTS, CSCS and relevant lifting or temporary works training