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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Senior Mechanical Design Engineer The People Pod Derby (DE1), DE1 £50000 - £70000 per annum + great benefits 1 day ago Senior Mechanical Engineer ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD Nottingham (NG1), NG1 £50000 - £58000 per annum 5 days ago Project Engineer Coburg Banks Limited Hinchwick, Sutton Coldfield (B75), B75 5BS £45000 - £50000 per annum 2 weeks ago Principal Design Engineer Morson Edge Derby (DE21) Market related 4 weeks ago Project Engineer Morson Edge Derby (DE22), DE22 1AA £45k - 55k per year + Package 1 month ago Electrical Engineering Design Manager Turner & townsend Birmingham, West Midlands 1 week ago Senior Principal / Associate-level Mechanical Engineers - Water Sector Expression of Interest Stantec West Midlands 1 week ago Snr Industrialisation & Facilities Engineer (Capital Projects) Manpower UK Aggborough, Kidderminster (DY10), DY10 1SN 65000 2 weeks ago Senior Principal / Associate-level Mechanical Engineers - Water Sector Expression of Interest Stantec West Midlands 1 week ago Electro Mechanical Design Engineer ATA Recruitment Cotgrave, Nottingham (NG12), NG12 3JQ £40k - 55k per year + Benefits 2 days ago Contracts & Project Engineer Recruitment Helpline Ltd Lichfield (WS13) Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 22 hours ago Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience Apply Save Contracts & Project Engineer Recruitment Helpline Ltd Apply An excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts / Project Engineer to join a well-established company. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Department: Engineering / Project Delivery Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience. Location: Lichfield WS13. Job Description: The Contract / Project Engineer oversees the end-to-end technical execution and commercial delivery of bespoke sewage and wastewater treatment equipment manufacturing contracts . This role bridges the gap between design engineering, factory fabrication, site installation and client handover. The successful candidate will ensure that high-value equipment packages are engineered, manufactured, tested, and delivered strictly in line with client specifications, agreed timelines, budget baselines, and safety regulations Key Duties: Project Execution & Technical Delivery · Manage the complete lifecycle of equipment manufacturing contracts from initial design reviews through fabrication, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, and installation support. · Review client specifications , process requirements and models/drawings to ensure absolute alignment with manufacturing capabilities. · Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering functions, Process, Mechanical & Electrical to finalize equipment designs. Contract & Commercial Management · Act as the primary interface between the manufacturing business, client representatives, and sub-contractors on all technical and contractual matters. · Monitor project finances , tracking costs against budget baselines to protect and optimize project profit margins. · Identify and manage scope changes , administering variations to the main contract and preparing variations/change orders for approval. · Enforce compliance with contract terms regarding project milestones, variations, and delay notices Supply Chain, Fabrication & Quality Assurance · Liaise directly with production managers to plan workshop schedules, manage lead times, and resolve manufacturing deviations. · Compile comprehensive documentation packages , including operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, test certificates, material traceability reports, and "as-built" drawings for final client handover. Candidate Requirements: Education & Experience · Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industrial experience). · Minimum of 3–5 years of engineering experience, explicitly within the water/wastewater sector or a mechanical equipment manufacturing environment. · Proven track record of delivering engineering projects under formal contract frameworks. Technical Skills & Core Competencies · Proficiency in engineering software , such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks (primarily for reading, checking, and approving engineering layouts). · Strong numerical and literacy skills , with the ability to read, interpret, and draft complex engineering specifications and contract clauses. Soft Skills · Strong negotiation and communication skills for managing client dynamics and resolving supplier disputes. · Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of prioritizing multiple overlapping manufacturing schedules. Company Benefits: · Competitive salary. · Company pension scheme. · Ongoing training and professional development. · Paid holidays. If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. 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