Location
County Durham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Costain has secured extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. Appointed by Northumbrian Water to the Living Water Enterprise, Costain is delivering a strategic infrastructure upgrade programme with contracts valued up to approximately £670m over 15 years. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join the Framework team and drive quality delivery. The Mechanical Site Engineer will support the successful delivery of mechanical engineering and installation activities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineers, subcontractors and client teams, you will ensure mechanical works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and in accordance with design, quality and environmental requirements. The role involves working across water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate mechanical installation activities on site in line with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements. Supervise mechanical subcontractors and site teams to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards. Interpret and work from mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules and construction documentation. Coordinate mechanical works with civil, electrical, ICA and commissioning activities. Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays, constraints and technical issues. Liaise with Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Site Managers, subcontractors and clients to resolve engineering and construction issues. Undertake site inspections ensuring installations comply with design, specification and relevant standards. Support preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans and permits. Ensure materials, plant and equipment are available and suitable for planned works. Monitor installation quality and ensure inspection and testing requirements are completed and recorded. Assist with commissioning, testing and handover of mechanical systems and equipment. Identify defects, coordinate remedial works and ensure effective issue close out. Maintain accurate site records including progress reports, quality documentation, drawings and technical queries. Support management of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements on site. Contribute to toolbox talks, site briefings and continuous improvement initiatives. Build effective working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Experience
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Site Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or similar construction/site-based role.
- Experience delivering mechanical works within construction, infrastructure, utilities or process environments.
- Understanding of mechanical installation, testing and commissioning.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and work effectively to programme.
- Competent in producing and maintaining site documentation and records.
- Ability to identify and resolve technical and construction issues.

About you
Organised and proactive with strong interpersonal skills. Able to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors and colleagues. Committed to health, safety and quality standards. Flexible and adaptable to project demands and site conditions.

Qualifications
- Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- CSCS or equivalent site qualification.
- Temporary Works, SSSTS/SMSTS or similar site-based qualifications desirable.
- Experience with NEC contracts advantageous.
- Experience of commissioning and handover of mechanical process equipment preferred.
- Experience within the UK water or wastewater sector and AMP programmes is desirable.