Assistant Project Engineer - Water Industry

-; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Project Engineer to collaborate on water infrastructure projects. This role involves assisting with project design, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in hydraulic networks, along with a degree in a relevant technical field. The position offers opportunities in a flexible working environment while providing impactful contributions to sustainable water solutions.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the hydraulic network.
• Water industry knowledge related to clean water networks.
• Good communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and planning of water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review survey data.
• Ensure all designs adhere to local regulations.

Skills

Understanding of hydraulic network

Water industry knowledge

Good communication skills

Data analysis skills

Experience with InfoWorks ICM or similar applications

Knowledge of GIS software

Proficient with MS Office suite

Education

Degree in a relevant technical subject

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

GIS software

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Project Engineer - Water Industry

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Engineer to Join our Water Consultancy business. As an Assistant Project Engineer you will collaborate with experienced professionals to deliver innovative designs and contribute to solving complex water‑related challenges: from planning and design implementation, you’ll play a vital role in shaping resilient and sustainable clean water networks for our clients.

They are responsible for supporting the Project Engineer with the delivery of projects ensuring work is carried out in a safe and sustainable manner while meeting the cost, time and quality constraints of the project.

About You:

As a key member of the Water Consultancy business, your role as an Assistant Engineer is critical to helping us deliver great projects for our Water Industry clients. You will be working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team of water project experts on a range of capital delivery projects.

By joining us, you’re not just taking on exciting projects and collaborating with leading minds. You’re making a meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK, leaving a legacy for generations to come. As a valuable member of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in the water industry, and work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive and enduring influence on the communities we serve. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and expertise to a dynamic and innovative environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and planning of water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review survey data.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Analyse data from flow, pressure and water quality assessments to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Work with senior engineers, clients and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Ensure all designs and projects adhere to local and national regulations, sustainability practices and industry standards and meet all responsibilities as outlined in the RPS HSE policy and management systems.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong, demonstratable understanding of the hydraulic network.
• Water industry knowledge: clean water networks, infrastructure and water quality parameters.
• Good communication skills – oral and written.
• Demonstrate a level of competency in creating schematics, drawings and technical documents.
• Understanding of field work relevant to the role.
• QA experience of reviewing work produced by others.
• Experience working in a team setting, with exposure to client‑faced interactions considered a plus.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrable experience required, but not essential, in discipline‑specific network modelling applications such as InfoWorks ICM, InfoWorks WS Pro or SynerGEE, with InfoAsset experience also beneficial.
• Knowledge of GIS software (preferably MapInfo, ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Proficient with MS Office suite focusing on Excel and Power BI being advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical subject.

What's in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you are part of the solution.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s 28,000‑strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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