Scoping Engineer

  • Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd
  • Sevenoaks, Kent
  • 06/08/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

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.