Civil Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater service provider in the UK is looking for a Civil Project Engineer to manage projects from design to commissioning. This role offers a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits and involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in multi-utility infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-utility infrastructure like oil and gas pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery in process industries.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from feasibility to commissioning.
• Lead design development of water/wastewater projects.
• Manage design changes and risk analysis during construction.

Skills

Project management

Risk analysis

Design development

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

HNC, degree, or master's in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status or pursuing it

Job description

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Job Role: Civil Project Engineer
Location: Reading - (2-3 days on-site per week)
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + benefits

About the Role:
A leading water and wastewater service provider is recruiting a passionate Civil Project Engineer to help shape the future of water and wastewater treatment across the Thames Water framework. This is your chance to be part of something bigger in AMP8, modernising treatment works, delivering essential infrastructure, and protecting the environment for future generations.

In this role, you will oversee the full project lifecycle, from initial feasibility and design through to construction and commissioning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the design development of multiple water/wastewater network projects from concept through to contract award
• Identifying, analysing, and mitigating project risks to support robust scope definition and pricing
• Overseeing detailed design work by contractors and managing design changes during construction
• Supporting project teams through commissioning and handover phases
• Conducting design reviews to ensure safe, practical, and operationally sound solutions
• Acting as the key contact for CDM Designer or Principal Designer duties in early project stages

About you:

• HNC, degree, or master's qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards it through a recognised professional body
• Experience in oil and gas pipelines or multi-utility infrastructure (e.g., fibre optics, electrical cables)
• Strong knowledge of project delivery in process industries
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations within the construction sector
• Familiarity with engineering decision-making processes in industrial settings

Reach out to Charlie Knight @ Advance TRS to find out more about this exciting opportunity and take the next step in your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.