Mechanical Project Engineer

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Normanton WF6 1QT

Mechanical Project Engineer

Galliford Try has an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer in our Normanton office. You will work with an enthusiastic team, assisting with the delivery of projects, predominantly in the Water Industry in sewage and clean water. Reporting to the project manager, you will work alongside the project delivery team to ensure the design, procurement, financial control and site activities are achieved.

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• Outline engineering needs from inception to completion of projects, utilising in‑house resources, external consultants, site installation and managing construction personnel.
  
• Work closely with the design team to gather required information and participate in regular internal and external design reviews and Hazard Studies to develop solutions.
  
• Liaise with the site manager and site teams to ensure work is completed to programme, budget and quality.
  
• Participate in early site investigation works in coordination with the client, design, and project team.
  
• Produce and review health and safety documentation, taking a proactive approach to maintaining high standards of health and safety performance.
  
• Be involved in the procurement of materials and preparation of subcontract orders.
  
• Work with the team to develop and close out all contract documentation such as, “As built” drawings, Commissioning Manuals and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
  

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• Have an industry applicable electrical ONC/HNC/B Eng or NVQ equivalent.
  
• Proven experience within the water industry necessary, desirable to have experience in chemical dosing.
  
• Proven negotiation skills to both internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
  
• Excellent communication skills, face to face and in an online capacity.
  
• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture.
  

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

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• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
  
• A wide range of corporate discounts
  
• Cycle to Work schemes
  
• Comprehensive pension plan
  
• Competitive family leave policy
  
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
  
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
  
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
  

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities