Graduate Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater (Preston)

United Utilities; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,000 joining bonus

26 days annual leave (30 days after 4y

Up to 14% employer pension

Mentoring and development support

Driving lessons assistance up to £500

Job summary

United Utilities invites applications for a Graduate Project Engineer role in Preston. This 3-year programme develops engineers to manage capital projects within a large investment programme, delivering safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes for customers and the environment.

You will work with experienced engineers across office and site environments, rotating through placements to build skills in project engineering, technical coordination and documentation while pursuing an accredited

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of engineering design, processes and procedures with an interest in water and wastewater networks.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, consultants, specialists and contractors.
• Willingness to travel between project sites and pursue professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced project engineers to develop and manage engineering inputs throughout a project.
• Coordinate technical information from internal teams, consultants, specialists and contractors.
• Prepare engineering construction documentation, technical reports and specifications.
• Develop understanding of engineering design, processes and procedures across water and wastewater systems.
• Assist in embedding innovation, standardisation and sustainable thinking into project delivery.
• Work safely and collaboratively across office and site environments while building professional capability.

Job description

United Utilities invites applications for a Graduate Project Engineer role in Preston. This 3-year programme develops engineers to manage capital projects within a large investment programme, delivering safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes for customers and the environment.

You will work with experienced engineers across office and site environments, rotating through placements to build skills in project engineering, technical coordination and documentation while pursuing an accredited