Reactive Project Engineer

Position: Reactive Project Engineer
Job ID: 3097/6
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

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 of the reactive project engineer

•    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 of the reactive project engineer 

•    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