Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Cambridge (regional travel required)

We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, with a vision to be people-orientated and progressive, delivering lasting change for the communities we work in.

Our Environment Division provides ‘source to sea’ asset delivery capability across the UK and Scotland, working on both Frameworks and Standalone projects. Since AMP3, we have successfully delivered over £2bn of assets for clients such as Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water, Thames Water, Southern Water, Welsh Water and Scottish Water.

As an established player in the market, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Environment Business at a time of growth and transformation as we continue to innovate and shape the future of sustainable infrastructure delivery.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our Environment team in the Cambridge region, working on our South Staffs Water Framework.

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical projects within the water industry, supporting schemes of varying size and complexity. You’ll lead engineering delivery from design through to completion, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

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• Lead the mechanical engineering aspects of water and wastewater projects from concept to completion.

  
  

• Deliver a range of M&E schemes including pumping stations, dosing systems, chlorination plants and associated civil structures.

  
  

• Carry out early site investigations and liaise with clients, designers, and project teams to define and develop project requirements.

  
  

• Prepare and review health and safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and project management plans.

  
  

• Manage procurement of materials and support subcontractor engagement.

  
  

• Attend factory and site testing, commissioning activities and client training sessions.

  
  

• Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop safe, innovative solutions.

  
  

• Support cost control, budgeting and commercial management activities.

  
  

• Develop and review inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

  
  

• Contribute to the preparation and close-out of project documentation, including “as built” drawings, commissioning manuals, and O&M manuals.

  
  

• Promote a proactive approach to Health & Safety and environmental compliance across all project stages.

  
  

You will be an experienced and motivated Mechanical Project Engineer with a background in the water industry, able to manage technical requirements and drive high-quality delivery across multiple projects.

Essential:

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• An industry-applicable Mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.

  
  

• Proven experience in the water industry or similar regulated environment.

  
  

• Knowledge of mechanical systems such as pumping stations, dosing systems and process plant.

  
  

• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.

  
  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Project).

  
  

• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

  
  

• Ability to collaborate across teams and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  
  

• Passionate about delivering quality, safety and innovation.

  
  

Desirable:

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• Experience in chemical dosing systems.

  
  

• Experience leading or supporting multi-disciplinary project delivery teams.

  
  

• Knowledge of CDM regulations and industry standards.

  
  

Personal Attributes:

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• Aligned to Galliford Try’s values – Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration.

  
  

• A self-starter with a proactive mindset and a can-do attitude.

  
  

• Organised, structured, and professional, with a passion for continual improvement.

  
  

• Flexible, resilient, and able to influence and build relationships at all levels.

  
  

With an impressive order book of over £3.9 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.

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

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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

  
  

• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme

  
  

• Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees, plus 24/7 employee assistance support

  
  

• Paid annual 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.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Environment business, please contact:

A full job description is available on request.

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