DSEAR Project Engineer

The Vacancy

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a permanent, full-time basis.

Based from Livingston Fairways, with travel to operational sites as required, you will support the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of DSEAR and hazardous-area projects across WGM’s water and industrial portfolio.

WGM Engineering, part of RSK Group, is looking for a DSEAR Project Engineer to join our E&M Services business stream on a permanent, full-time basis.

Based from Livingston Fairways, with travel to operational sites as required, you will support the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of DSEAR and hazardous-area projects across WGM’s water and industrial portfolio.

Working closely with the DSEAR Project Manager, Senior DSEAR Engineer and wider delivery teams, you will coordinate site surveys, technical planning, procurement, resources, documentation and delivery activity from initial assessment through to completion and handover.

This is a practical project-engineering role where you will translate technical and operational requirements into clear scopes, safe systems of work and deliverable project plans. You will also support the resolution of technical and logistical issues, maintain accurate project controls and help ensure compliance with DSEAR, client requirements and relevant hazardous-area standards.

WGM is entering a significant period of growth, supported by secured long-term frameworks across the UK water sector and continued investment in our engineering and delivery capability. At WGM, we offer the close working relationships, practical mindset and visibility of a smaller business, with the scale, stability and long-term project pipeline of a growing UK engineering company. We invest in our people through technical training, professional development and internal progression, and we promote from within wherever we can.

• Supporting the planning and delivery of DSEAR and hazardous-area projects across operational water and industrial sites.
• Undertaking technical site surveys and translating findings into clear scopes of work, RAMS, delivery plans and resource requirements.
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, procurement and site access to support safe and efficient delivery.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, equipment information and hazardous-area documentation.
• Monitoring programme, cost, risk, procurement and project progress, providing clear updates to the Project Manager and wider team.
• Resolving technical and logistical issues in collaboration with clients, operations teams and specialist engineers.
• Supporting installation, remediation, testing, commissioning, completion and handover activities.
• Maintaining accurate project records, reports, trackers and technical documentation.
• Providing day-to-day technical coordination to engineers, technicians and subcontractors, and deputising for the Senior DSEAR Engineer when required.
• Working towards formal Approved Person appointment under the relevant Electrical Safety Rules and Isolation Safety Rules, subject to training, assessment and authorisation.

• Practical experience working with DSEAR, hazardous-area or explosive-atmosphere projects.
• A current or previous relevant Comp Ex qualification, or equivalent demonstrable hazardous-area competence.
• Experience in a Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, EICA Engineer or similar engineering-delivery role.
• Experience working within an operational, regulated or process-led environment.
• The ability to undertake technical site surveys and produce clear scopes of work, RAMS and delivery plans.
• Strong knowledge of project coordination, including labour, materials, plant, procurement, subcontractors and programme…