Job Description:

Site Engineer / Project Engineer – Mechanical (Water / Wastewater)

Location: Southport, Merseyside
Contract: Freelance or perm
Duration: 18 months minimum
Start Date: December 2026

Gearing Recruitment Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential client for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support the delivery of a major water and wastewater treatment project in Southport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer with experience in the water industry to join a long-term project, supporting mechanical installation activities and working closely with design, construction and commissioning teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Site Manager, you will support the delivery of mechanical site works, ensuring installations are completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications and requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and coordinate mechanical installation activities on site.

• Ensure installations are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.

• Prepare and maintain site documentation, including Health & Safety records.

• Maintain accurate records of site activities, progress and completed works.

• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical and MEICA teams to resolve technical and installation issues.

• Liaise with design, construction and commissioning teams to support project delivery.

• Assist with commissioning, completion and handover activities.

• Support the safe and efficient delivery of site works, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant engineering experience within the water or wastewater industry.

• Strong mechanical engineering background.

• Knowledge of MEICA installations within a construction environment.

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline.

• Experience coordinating site activities and working across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Valid CSCS card.

• Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working on United Utilities projects or AMP7/AMP8 frameworks.

• Experience supporting commissioning and project handover.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

The Opportunity

• Long-term contract with a minimum duration of 18 months.

• Opportunity to contribute to a major water and wastewater treatment project.

• Start date of December 2026.

• Work alongside established design, construction and commissioning teams.

To apply: If you have a mechanical engineering background and experience delivering site works within the water industry, Gearing Recruitment Solutions would be keen to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the opportunity in more detail.