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Mechanical Project Engineer

Location: Brighton (covering South East England)

Ready to engineer solutions that matter?
Join Galliford Try’s Environment Business and help deliver essential water infrastructure projects that keep communities thriving. From clean water schemes to wastewater solutions, you’ll play a key role in projects that make a real difference.

This is your chance to take ownership of smaller mechanical projects within the water sector, working alongside a skilled team to deliver excellence from design through to commissioning.

What you’ll be doing:

* Lead mechanical engineering from concept to completion.

* Deliver Non-Infra M&E projects within the water industry.

* Manage design processes and liaise with clients and internal teams.

* Conduct early site investigations and coordinate stakeholders.

* Prepare RAMS, project plans, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

* Procure materials and manage supplier/subcontractor relationships.

* Oversee factory/site testing, commissioning, and client training.

* Monitor budgets, review costs, and drive innovation.

* Ensure quality and compliance through inspection and test plans.

What we’re looking for:

* Mechanical ONC/HNC/B.Eng or NVQ equivalent.

* Full UK driving licence.

* Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

* Commercial awareness and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Desirable:

* Water industry experience, NEC contracts knowledge, CDM, ATEX, DSEAR.

* CSCS/ECS Card, EUSR Water Hygiene, SMSTS, First Aid.

Why join us?

* Work on industry-leading projects with a £3.8bn order book.

* Competitive salary + benefits.

* Generous holiday entitlement + option to buy more.

* Pension plan, private medical options, and employee assistance programme.

* Professional membership paid annually.

* Career development through tailored training and leadership programmes.

* Agile working options for flexibility.

Galliford Try is committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting your wellbeing.
If you’re passionate about delivering excellence and want to make an impact, apply today and help us build the infrastructure that shapes communities