Project Engineer

Siltbuster Ltd is the UK's leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of clients across the UK and overseas. "Water Quality Matters"; and the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering effective package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.

The business has grown significantly over the last few years; reaching a wider client base and enhancing the levels of service that we provide. Therefore, we are seeking to continue to build our team; investing in skills, knowledge & experience to not only enhance the services we can provide, but support career paths helping develop and engage our staff for the sustained growth of the business.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team in Siltbuster. This role is responsible for the design, coordination and successful delivery of turnkey design solutions across the Group activities. This role involves project planning, overseeing equipment fabrication and assembly, client coordination, and overseeing site installation, commissioning and handover of projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Drive the successful delivery of projects for rental or turnkey wastewater treatment solutions through coordination with sales, design, operations, and procurement teams.
• Prepare detailed design documentation including P&IDs, layout plans, system profiles, control philosophies, plant specifications, and O&M manuals / standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with design and production teams to develop general arrangement drawings and bespoke system designs tailored to project requirements.
• Attend meetings with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to develop technical solutions, identify project constraints, and define solution requirements
• Ensure all quality records related to installation, testing, and commissioning are accurately compiled to support effective system handover.
• Conduct site inspections for pre-installation assessments and prepare site-specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Collaborate with the Technical Sales team to liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring the scope of work is clearly defined and maintained from tender through commissioning and handover.
• Support project teams by providing information for the preparation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), including liaison with suppliers and subcontractors as required.

Qualifications required:

• Educated to Engineering Degree standard or equivalent qualifications
• Proven history in relevant industry experience / interest is desirable with practical outlook
• Sound knowledge of engineering principles for design, assembly and operating
• Basic understanding of ISO 14001 and 9001:2015 standards and appropriate Health, Safety environmental legislation
• Knowledge of the industrial/wastewater industry is desirable
• Competent with 2D AutoCAD for design and technical documentation
• SSSTS/ SMSTS/ IOSH trained is desirable
• Demonstrate good organisational skills and able to prioritise work with effective problem solving outlook.
• Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information relative to audience.
• Ability to handle multiple work projects running concurrently as the business need arises.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly on engineering principles.
• Knowledge in the industrial/ wastewater industry is essential.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weathers and operational environments

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn't always easy, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 x salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
  Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Support for development and training

This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.