Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team, leading the delivery of water treatment and water quality systems while overseeing day-to-day production operations. This role is ideal for someone who can balance project management with hands-on leadership in a manufacturing environment.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring water purification systems are designed, built, tested, and delivered to meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and the highest water quality standards.
Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing:
Project Management
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects focused on water treatment and purification systems
* Review customer water quality requirements and technical specifications to develop detailed project plans
* Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery
Production & Build Oversight
* Oversee the assembly, build, and testing of water treatment and purification systems (RO, DI, filtration, etc.)
* Lead workshop staff to ensure systems are manufactured to meet required water quality and performance standards
* Schedule and allocate resources to meet production targets and deadlines
* Monitor workflow, resolving bottlenecks and quality issues
* Oversee system testing to ensure performance meets required water quality outputs and specifications
* Support commissioning activities and validation of systems prior to handover
* Ensure all equipment meets operational, safety, and water quality standards
Software & Controls
* Develop and maintain control systems for water treatment equipment (PLC/HMI or similar)
* Support troubleshooting and optimisation of system performance and water quality output
* Work closely with engineers to integrate control systems with treatment processes
Quoting & Costing
* Prepare accurate quotations for water treatment systems and associated equipment
* Obtain supplier pricing for components, materials, and services
Technical Oversight
* Provide technical guidance on water treatment processes and system design
* Review and approve engineering drawings and specifications
* Ensure systems meet both engineering requirements and customer water quality standards
* Liaise with suppliers to source components for water treatment systems
* Monitor supplier performance against quality and reliability expectations
Documentation & Compliance
* Maintain accurate project and production records
* Report on project progress, production performance, and system quality
* Ensure all activities comply with ISO 9001 and relevant water quality and Health & Safety standards
What you’re responsible for
* Allocating workshop resources and managing production schedules
* Approving technical changes within agreed project scope
* Stopping work where necessary to address safety or water quality concerns
* Following company purchasing procedures
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in engineering project management within water treatment, water quality, or similar process industries
* Hands-on experience overseeing the build and testing of water treatment systems
* Experience with control systems (PLC, HMI, or similar)
* Strong understanding of water purification processes (RO, DI, filtration, etc.)
* Ability to prepare and price technical quotations
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning tools
* Knowledge of ISO 9001 and Health & Safety standards
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