Project Manager / Project Engineer
Posted 5 days ago
- Maidstone, Kent
- Permanent
- £4-5k CA plus package
- £48,000 to £52,000 /Yr
- Sponsored
- Expires In 23 days
Project Engineer / Project Manager – MEICA / Water Industry
Are you a Project Engineer ready to step up, or a Project Manager looking for a new challenge? We’re recruiting for a key role in the MEICA team within the water industry on behalf of our client.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a mechanical or electrical background to manage multiple water sector projects from cradle to grave - from planning and procurement to delivery and handover.
The Role:
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Manage a portfolio of 10–15 projects at any one time, typically valued up to £250k.
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Oversee all phases of project lifecycle including design coordination, procurement, delivery, and completion
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Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
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Liaise with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution
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Predominantly office-based with occasional site visits as required
What We’re Looking For:
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Experience in the water, utilities, or related MEICA sectors
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Mechanical or electrical background (mechanical bias or understanding advantageous)
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Either an experienced Project Manager or a Project Engineer with the drive and ambition to step into a PM role
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Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Full UK driving licence
GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries: clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals
Are you a Project Engineer ready to step up, or a Project Manager looking for a new challenge? We’re recruiting for a key role in the MEICA team within the water industry on behalf of our client.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a mechanical or electrical background to manage multiple water sector projects from cradle to grave - from planning and procurement to delivery and handover.
The Role:
*
Manage a portfolio of 10–15 projects at any one time, typically valued up to £250k.
*
Oversee all phases of project lifecycle including design coordination, procurement, delivery, and completion
*
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
*
Liaise with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure smooth execution
*
Predominantly office-based with occasional site visits as required
What We’re Looking For:
*
Experience in the water, utilities, or related MEICA sectors
*
Mechanical or electrical background (mechanical bias or understanding advantageous)
*
Either an experienced Project Manager or a Project Engineer with the drive and ambition to step into a PM role
*
Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
*
Full UK driving licence
GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries: clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals