Project Engineer

Job description

Project Engineer (MEICA) – Water Industry

Thames Valley Region (Thames Water sites)

Up to £60,000 (higher if Senior level) + Car/Allowance + Full Package

45 hours per week | Full-time, Permanent

J3A Recruitment are working with a leading engineering business delivering key projects across the Thames Water network.

With a strong pipeline of secured work, they’re now looking to bring in a Project Engineer to support the delivery of multiple schemes across the Thames Valley region.

This is a role for a Project Engineer who wants to be fully involved — not just ticking boxes. You’ll be working across mechanical, electrical or full MEICA projects, supporting delivery from early design through to completion.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Engineer

• Supporting the successful delivery of projects across mechanical, electrical and MEICA disciplines
• Working closely with Project Managers to ensure projects land on time and on budget
• Coordinating with designers, suppliers and site teams across multiple live projects
• Managing procurement of equipment, including offsite build and modular solutions
• Monitoring site progress and ensuring programme targets are met
• Carrying out site visits, inspections and quality checks across installations
• Supporting RAMS, technical documentation and engineering input throughout the lifecycle
• Getting involved in commercial elements, variations and project reporting

What they’re looking for in a Project Engineer

• Experience working as a Project Engineer within the water industry
• Strong understanding of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
• Background across water or wastewater projects (Thames Water highly beneficial)
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritise effectively
• Strong communicator — comfortable dealing with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery
• CSCS card essential
• SMSTS or SSSTS preferred
• HNC / HND or equivalent in Engineering desirable

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £60,000
• Car or car allowance
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
• Private medical
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional memberships paid
• Flexible benefits + retail discounts
• Real progression opportunities within a growing business

This is a cracking opportunity for a Project Engineer who wants to step into a business with real work, real progression and no fluff.

If you’re a Project Engineer who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and actually delivering projects — this is worth a look.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV.

Other roles considered: Project Engineer, MEICA Engineer, Electrical Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Commissioning Engineer

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English