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Contract

Scoping Engineer

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Sevenoaks
money-bag £440 - £450/day Ltd Company or CIS
Posted: 06 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 05 September 2026
Ref: 225463669

Scoping Engineer - Water Industry

Hybrid Working | Contract Role

We''re recruiting for a Scoping Engineer to join a-growing Pre-Construction team, supporting major water and wastewater projects across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire.

This is a long-term opportunity for an engineer with a Mechanical or Process bias (although Electrical engineers -will also be considered) who enjoys getting out onto site, understanding existing assets and developing practical, buildable engineering solutions.

The Role

Your duties will include:

  • Visiting water and wastewater treatment sites to carry out engineering surveys.
  • Assessing existing mechanical, process or electrical assets.
  • Defining project scope and identifying engineering requirements.
  • Reviewing constructability and determining the safest and most efficient way to deliver the works.
  • Identifying project risks, constraints and opportunities.
  • Working closely with design engineers to develop practical engineering solutions.
  • Liaising with estimating teams to ensure every element of the project has been identified and accurately priced.
  • Supporting feasibility studies, optioneering and early-stage engineering decisions.
  • Producing clear technical scope documents and engineering reports.
  • Providing technical support to delivery teams as projects move into construction.

Ideally you''ll have experience in:

  • UK Water or Wastewater Industry.
  • Mechanical, Process or Electrical Engineering.
  • Site surveys and asset inspections.
  • Project scoping or front-end engineering.
  • Constructability reviews.
  • Working alongside design and estimating teams.
  • Pumps, pipework, treatment process equipment, valves, dosing systems or MEICA installations.
  • Developing engineering solutions for capital projects..

If interested in the role, please apply online and a member of the team will be in touch.

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