Reactive Project Engineer

Position: Reactive Project Engineer
Job ID: 3097/6
Location: 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