Job Title: Associate Director Location: London or Tamworth Job Type: Permanent Sector: Water Salary: £75,000 – £90,000 Start Date: ASAP Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director to join a growing water-focused engineering consultancy. Joining a dynamic and expanding team, this role provides the opportunity to take on a key leadership position within an ambitious organisation. You will contribute at both a strategic and technical level, helping to drive growth while delivering high-quality civil engineering solutions in the water sector. London or Tamworth office. Key Responsibilities · Lead and oversee civil engineering projects within the water sector · Provide technical direction and quality assurance across project teams · Support business growth and contribute to strategic development · Build and maintain client relationships · Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers · Oversee project delivery from concept through to completion · Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements Requirements · Strong background in Civil Engineering within the water sector · Experience operating at a senior leadership level (Associate/Associate Director or similar · Proven experience delivering water infrastructure projects · Strong commercial awareness and client engagement skills · Ability to contribute to business growth and team development · Excellent leadership and communication capability Candidate Profile You will be a technically strong and commercially aware civil engineer ready to step into (or continue within) an Associate Director role. This position offers real influence within a growing consultancy, with the opportunity to shape project delivery, mentor teams and contribute to long-term strategic direction. If you are seeking a senior leadership opportunity within a growing water engineering consultancy, we would be keen to hear from you.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Mike Jarwood on 02392 603030 or email mike.jarwood@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working) Job Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits Sector: Water Overview An exciting opportunity is available for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing team working on major water sector projects in collaboration with a leading global consultancy. Based in Bristol with hybrid flexibility, this role will involve delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions across large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities · Deliver mechanical design packages for major water and wastewater projects · Produce detailed calculations, specifications and technical reports · Design pumping stations, treatment works and associated mechanical systems · Develop layouts and system schematics in line with project requirements · Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, electrical and process engineers · Attend design reviews and technical meetings · Ensure compliance with industry standards and water sector regulations Requirements · Proven experience within the UK water sector (essential) · Experience working on water or wastewater treatment projects · Strong mechanical design background within Building Services or infrastructure · Ability to produce and review detailed engineering calculations · Experience operating at the Engineer or Senior Engineer level · Excellent communication and coordination skills What’s on Offer · Hybrid working arrangement from Bristol · Involvement in major, high-profile water projects · Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package · Opportunity to work alongside an industry-leading consultancy team · Clear pathway for career progression This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with water sector experience seeking involvement in technically challenging and large-scale infrastructure projects.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Location: Swansea, SA5 7LU Contract Length: 6 Months Start Date: Immediate (04/02/2026) Hours: 45 hours per week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Role Overview An established organisation operating within the electrical transmission and utilities sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of M&E projects across electrical transmission frameworks, with upcoming works in the Southwest and South Wales. The successful candidate will lead projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, quality, and commercial performance. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and technical expertise within National Grid substation and transmission environments. Key Responsibilities · Lead the construction and project teams in the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of M&E projects · Provide strategic leadership in health, safety, and environmental management, driving best-in-class standards · Deliver projects in line with agreed time, cost, quality, and contractual requirements · Work closely with planning teams to ensure robust delivery programmes are in place and progress is effectively monitored · Foster a collaborative project team culture across Construction, Commercial, Design, and Engineering functions · Drive effective risk and opportunity management across all project stages · Provide leadership and guidance on technical and contractual matters to ensure timely issue resolution · Support and contribute to new contract tender submissions using industry knowledge and experience · Assist with the preparation of monthly CVRs alongside the Commercial Manager · Lead the management team to achieve commercial targets and meet or exceed contract financial objectives Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications · Proven experience delivering National Grid substation build projects, with working knowledge of NG Safety Rules, EPC, and M&E frameworks · Strong leadership experience on Design & Build projects managing cross-functional teams · Excellent stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with clients, supply chain partners, and internal teams · Qualification in construction, engineering, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience · Project Management qualification (APM, PMP, or equivalent) · Strong commercial experience working under NEC contracts · Demonstrated ability to manage risk and opportunity effectively · Strong regulatory knowledge, including HSWA, CDM, and EAWR · Proven ability to deliver projects across the full project lifecycle · Experience managing project budgets with a track record of delivering on time and cost · Confident user of project management and reporting software Additional Information · Contract position · Inside IR35 · Competitive day rate · Immediate start availableFor further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

Locations: Birmingham, Bristol or Cardiff (Hybrid Working) Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Annual Bonus The Opportunity We are seeking Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our Energy, Water and Resources portfolio, supporting the delivery of high-impact projects that benefit society, industry and the environment. You’ll work as part of multidisciplinary teams on a diverse range of schemes, including: · Water and wastewater treatment and supply · Dams, reservoirs and flood risk infrastructure · Renewable energy and low-carbon systems · Hydrogen production and energy storage · Industrial process and complex pipework systems You’ll be encouraged to develop specialist skills in the areas that genuinely interest you, shaping a career path aligned with your passions and strengths. Is this role right for you? We’re looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers with a strong background in the water sector, operating at a senior level with 5+ years’ industry experience. Key skills and experience include: · Proven experience delivering mechanical design within water, energy or industrial environments · Strong understanding of mechanical equipment selection and application · Experience across feasibility and detailed design, particularly in water and energy systems · Solid knowledge of piping design standards, safety systems and industrial pipework · Competence in relevant design tools and software (e.g. BIM, Plant 3D, AutoPIPE or similar) · Experience in utility infrastructure (e.g. gas networks) is beneficial · Chartered status (or working towards) through IMechE or a relevant professional body What we offer you We care deeply about our people and their success — because when our members thrive, we all grow together. You’ll benefit from: · Competitive, fair and equitable salary with an annual bonus scheme · Profit Share, enabling you to share in our collective success · Hybrid and flexible working arrangements · Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection · Flexible benefits to support your health, wellbeing and lifestyle · Extensive learning, development and career progression opportunities As a trust-owned organisation, we have the freedom to choose work that aligns with our values, our purpose and the legacy we want to create — for our people, our clients and our communities.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Oliver Catalano on 02392 603030 or email oliver.catalano@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.

With our client’s ongoing commitment to operational brilliance, they are looking for a seasoned Project Manager to handle all project works, on a contract basis. Lead, oversee, and manage a professional project team across a series of pre-construction NEC option E pathfinder projects, covering a range of disciplines. This role offers the selected professional the opportunity to work on-site from their office in Solihull, supporting site operations, ensuring efficient and high-quality project delivery. -Competitive rate of £500-£750 per day (subject to experience). -On-site working arrangement. Responsibilities: -Manage and oversee a series of complex NEC option E Pathfinder projects, across various disciplines, taking it from concept through to detailed design and delivery. -Lead and monitor all site reviews and inspections, feasibility studies, and design production and development. -Nurture effective collaboration between multidisciplinary project teams, both internal and external, ensuring design intent and client requirements are being met. -Assemble, review, and produce in-depth drawings, reports, specifications, and other design works, ensuring all outputs are at a consistent high level of quality and accuracy. -Provide ongoing support and guidance to junior team members, promoting their professional development, further ensuring best practice across all projects. -Liaise with clients, regulators, stakeholders, and other relevant parties to ensure alignment with expectations, whilst also allowing for effective query resolution. Requirements: -Extensive experience as a Project Manager, or a related role, managing project teams through the design and delivery stages of a series of NEC option E Pathfinder projects. -Significant acknowledgement of UK industry regulations, standards, and codes, along with sustainability, environmental, and health and safety practices. -Strong proficiency in creating and reviewing intricate design outputs, including drawings, reports, calculations, and specifications. -Profound team management abilities, with a strong understanding of planning strategies, scheduling resources, contract management, and cost control. -Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with an ongoing commitment to business development and growth.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com Alternatively, please apply directly using the “Apply” option below.