Project Engineer

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company car benefit

Enhanced pension scheme

Eye care & flu vouchers

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc in Birmingham is seeking a Project Engineer for a hybrid role, permanent, 37 hours per week. The role covers the entire project life cycle, from planning to delivery, ensuring client specifications, deadlines and budgets are met, with a focus on delivering innovative water solutions.

You will lead project teams, collaborate with sales and proposals, manage risks, and uphold safety standards on site while building strong relationships with clients for

Qualifications

• Experience leading water/engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Change: own full project life cycle from planning to completion.
• Be Resourceful: manage resources, costs, and variations to stay on budget.
• Team Leadership: guide project teams with safety and technical excellence.
• Collaboration: work with sales/proposals to support bids and planning.
• Safety Champion: promote health and safety and conduct risk assessments.
• Client Focused: build strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Continuous learning

Safety

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Change: Take ownership of the entire project life cycle, from initial planning to successful completion, ensuring projects meet client specifications, deadlines, and budget targets. You're the driving force behind delivering innovative water solutions.
• Be Resourceful: Proactively anticipate resource needs, develop cost-optimisation strategies, and expertly manage project variations. Your sharp eye for efficiency keeps projects on track and within budget.
• Team Leadership: Lead high-performing project teams, fostering a collaborative environment focused on safety and technical excellence. Your guidance empowers the team to deliver projects to the highest standards.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with sales and proposals teams, providing technical expertise to support winning bids and integrate seamless project planning. Your insights help secure new business and deliver exceptional results.
• Safety Champion: Advocate for health and safety practices on site, conduct thorough risk assessments, and create a secure working environment for everyone.
• Client Focused: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as their trusted adviser and ensuring their needs are met every step of the way. Your commitment to client satisfaction is essential for long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Results-Oriented Achiever: Driven by results with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes. Organized, efficient, and committed to meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.
• Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and conveys technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. A good listener who values open communication.
• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a team environment, excels at building strong working relationships, and inspires others to achieve their best.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Resourceful and solution-oriented, anticipates challenges, and takes initiative to address them head-on without shying away from complex problems.
• Continuous Learner: Eager to learn and grow, stays up-to-date with industry trends and technologies, and embraces new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Safety Advocate: Deeply committed to maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and your team, prioritising safety in all aspects of work and proactively identifying hazards.

Bonus Points

• Experience working in projects, ideally within the water or process sectors.
• Experience with specific water treatment technologies (e.g., filtration, desalination, etc.).
• A HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or project management (or equivalent demonstrable experience).

Employee Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, work-life balance, and long-term security. You'll enjoy 25 days of annual leave to recharge, plus birthday leave to celebrate your special day. Our company car benefit provides flexibility for travel, and our enhanced pension scheme ensures a strong foundation for the future.

• eye care and flu vouchers
• wellbeing services with 24/7 virtual GP consultations
• refer-a-friend reward program
• flexible benefits such as private medical insurance
• group income protection
• dental and travel insurance
• group life assurance
• critical illness cover
• personal computer
• car leasing
• cycle-to-work schemes

Diversity & Inclusion

At Water Technologies, we're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We recognise that supporting diversity and engagement is essential to our business. We are fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all colleagues, irrespective of age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status. Every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully. As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.