Mechanical Project Engineer

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Mechanical Project Engineer – Environment

Dorchester / Poole

We have a career growth opportunity for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join our team at Galliford Try, working on our Wessex Water Frameworks within the Environment Business. Our team has a proven track record of delivering a wide range of wastewater treatment projects for the water industry.

Ideally, you’ll be based in or around Poole / Dorchester
, with the flexibility to travel across various project sites within the region.

What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll support the management and delivery of wastewater non-infrastructure projects, from early project scoping through to the completion of construction. This includes overseeing site investigations, initial surveys, and supporting the development of construction and design strategies.

As a key member of the Project Delivery Team, you’ll collaborate with both internal and external multi-disciplinary design teams—including mechanical, electrical, and structural engineers—as well as contract engineers and delivery personnel to ensure an integrated and efficient project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the full project lifecycle, from planning and investigation through design, construction, and handover
• Develop and manage operational documentation for the construction phase
• Secure all required external permits and approvals for construction to begin
• Engage and manage subcontractors through investigation, design, and build stages
• Serve as a key point of contact between the client, third-party stakeholders, and internal teams to ensure effective scheduling and communication
• Attend and contribute to design, progress, and site meetings, monitoring programme progress and project costs
• Participate in internal and external programme reviews and input into financial reporting (e.g., Cost to Complete, budget tracking)
• Use the company’s Common Data Environments (CDE) to follow and maintain established delivery processes and procedures
• Mentor and support junior team members, helping to develop skills and promote a collaborative working environment

About You:

Alongside your previous experience of infrastructure project delivery and appropriate Mechanical Qualifications, we’re seeking somebody with an understanding of NEC 4 Contractual requirements and an understanding of sustainable development, with a drive and commitment to support the companies' commitments.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive sound knowledge of current legislation and able to work in accordance with QA and H&S procedures as well as an awareness and understanding of CDM.

You are all about teamwork and able to demonstrate an understanding of what makes an effective team, the value of diversity, the strengths and skills of others and actively support team objectives.

You’ll have proven track record of effective time management, able to prioritise objectives to ensure tasks are met to specific deadlines. You’re prepared to ask for support from colleagues where necessary. You can demonstrate the ability to remain focused through challenging periods and adapting to changing business needs, with an openness to learning new tasks and different ways of working.

We’re seeking somebody with effective communication skills, allowing others to present their points for discussion, challenging the status quo where appropriate, with the ability to provide constructive feedback in a sensitive manner.

You will also be able to demonstrate the following key attributes.

• Desire to understand and promote the Company purpose, vision, values and culture
• Organised, structured and professional, with a passion for excellence, striving to delivering the best.
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrating strong ethical standards with openness and…