Contract
Scoping Engineer
Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Sevenoaks
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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