Project Engineer - Operations
Kent | Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading engineering provider working across the water, utilities, and environmental sectors.
If you're a technically minded engineer who thrives on problem-solving, coordinating works, and ensuring critical infrastructure performs at its best - this role offers the chance to take real ownership of service contracts and make a tangible impact.
You'll be joining a well-established operations team where you'll oversee the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across wastewater treatment and pumping assets throughout the South and Midlands. This position is ideal for someone looking for long-term stability, career progression, and exposure to a broad range of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.

The Role
As a Project Engineer, you will manage engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring service contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality.
What You'll Be Doing
·Coordinating ongoing service and maintenance contracts across a range of wastewater assets
·Planning site activities, organising service visits, and managing schedules with internal planning teams
·Acting as a key technical contact for clients, offering clear updates and professional advice
·Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues as they arise
·Producing and reviewing service reports, asset condition assessments, upgrade recommendations, RAMS and technical documentation
·Monitoring contract progress to ensure compliance with budget, timescales and quality standards
·Overseeing materials and equipment procurement for all projects
·Ensuring all works meet strict health, safety and environmental requirements

Equipment & Systems You'll Commonly Work With
Pumping Systems:
Submersible/dry well pumps, booster sets, valves, pipework and control systems
Wastewater Treatment Equipment:
SAFs, MBBRs, activated sludge systems, screens, grit removal systems, settlement tanks, sludge handling equipment
Chemical & Process Dosing Systems:
Dosing pumps, storage tanks, bunds, instrumentation and monitoring equipment
Electrical & Control Equipment:
MCCs, sensors, flow meters, turbidity meters
Site & Install Equipment:
Lifting gear, pipework installation tools, commissioning and testing equipment

What We're Looking For
Essential
·Experience in the water and/or wastewater industry
·Strong technical understanding of pumps, treatment systems or process equipment
·Excellent problem-solving, organisational and decision-making skills
·Confident communication skills, both written and client-facing
·Proficient in Microsoft Office
·Full UK Driving Licence
·CSCS card
Desirable
·Confined Space, EUSR, Thames Water Passport, SHEA Water
·SMSTS, CDM Awareness
·Emergency First Aid
·HNC/HND/Degree or NVQ equivalent in Mech/Electrical/Civil Engineering
·Willingness to expand knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (training provided)

Why Apply?
·Chance to join a respected engineering provider supporting major water sector clients
·A stable, full-time position with excellent long-term development opportunities
·Strong benefits package including healthcare, pension, gym access and more
·Varied, hands-on role working with complex and essential infrastructure