Position
Reactive Project Engineer
Location
Gravesend, Kent
Rate
£250 per day off call. Time and a half and double time when on call (1 in 3 weeks on call)
Type
Contract
Overview
HSB Technical Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering company within the clean and waste water sector. We are seeking a Reactive Project Engineer to support the delivery of urgent and unplanned works across multiple operational sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer to play a key role in delivering reactive solutions, ensuring minimal disruption to essential water and wastewater services. This role includes on-call duties 1 week in every 3, providing responsive support to emergency site issues.
The successful candidate will be supporting senior project managers, with scope to grow into a more senior project management role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Respond to and manage reactive works and emergency call-outs across clean and waste water treatment facilities
* Support project managers with planning, estimating, and delivering small works projects
* Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for reactive activities
* Oversee labour allocation and coordination of site teams
* Handle general procurement of plant, equipment, and materials
* Liaise with clients, subcontract, and operational teams to ensure timely and safe completion of tasks
* Maintain accurate records of reactive works, issues encountered, and lessons learned
* Participate in a 1-in-3 on-call rota to provide out-of-hours engineering support
Requirements & Qualifications
* Mechanical engineering background essential (HNC/HND or equivalent desirable)
* Experience in reactive maintenance or project delivery highly advantageous
* Previous work in the clean or waste water industry is preferred but not essential
* Strong IT skills, confident using computers for reports, schedules, and RAMS
* Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unforeseen challenges
* Must be based locally to the Kent area or within reasonable commuting distance
* Full UK driving licence required
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