Project Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Private Healthcare

EV/Hybrid Car Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Discount Portal

Discretionary Bonus

Refer a Friend

Training & Development

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd, on behalf of a leading infrastructure services provider, is seeking a Project Engineer for the Anglian Water IOS Framework in Colchester. You will deliver Civil and MEICA projects, ensuring they meet programme, budget and client requirements while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

The role offers a mix of office and site work with regular travel across East Anglia, supporting the Capital Delivery team and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure high

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or Degree).
• Customer-facing experience with stakeholders.
• Understanding of project delivery in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Civil and MEICA projects to programme and budget.
• Support delivery manager across multiple capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and client requirements.
• Raise EWNs/Change Requests for delays or cost impacts.
• Record asset changes in corporate systems and liaise with stakeholders.
• Attend site visits and ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Engineering background

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

Driving licence

Willing travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure services provider within the Water and Wastewater sector for a Project Engineer to join their Capital Delivery team working on the Anglian Water IOS Framework in Colchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the water sector. The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple Civil and MEICA projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and in line with client requirements and industry regulations.

Working within the Water and Wastewater Capital Delivery team, you will play a key role in delivering projects that help safeguard water supplies, improve environmental performance and maintain resilient infrastructure for future generations. The role offers a combination of office and site-based working, with regular travel across East Anglia.

Benefits As a Project Engineer

• Company Car and Fuel Card – Contributory Pension Scheme – Private Healthcare (Single Cover) and Health Care Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice EV/Hybrid Car Scheme – 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays – Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave – Online GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme – Life Assurance – Cycle to Work, Salary Finance and Give As You Earn Schemes – Retail Discounts Portal (My Rewards) – Discretionary Bonus Scheme – Reward & Recognition Scheme – Refer a Friend Scheme – Industry Recognised Training and Development Programmes

Responsibilities Of The Project Engineer

• Deliver Civil and MEICA projects in line with programme, budget, specification and client requirements – Support the Project Delivery Manager with the successful delivery of multiple capital projects across the Anglian Water framework – Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, environmental and health & safety requirements – Monitor project performance and identify risks impacting programme, cost or quality – Raise Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Change Requests where project delays or cost implications arise – Capture and record asset changes including decommissioning, alterations and newly created assets within relevant corporate systems – Liaise with clients, stakeholders, contractors and operational teams throughout project delivery – Attend site visits and oversee project activities to ensure quality and compliance standards are achieved – Support project planning, reporting and documentation processes – Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovation across project delivery – Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high level of customer service – Support the successful delivery of clean water and water recycling treatment projects across East Anglia – Ensure works are delivered in accordance with client expectations and regulatory requirements

Required Skills And Experience Of The Project Engineer

• Engineering background with strong practical and technical knowledge – Engineering qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or Degree level) – Previous customer-facing experience with strong stakeholder management skills – Understanding of project delivery principles within an engineering environment – Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills – Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within project teams – Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Comfortable working across both office and site environments – Full UK Driving Licence – Willingness to travel regularly across East Anglia – Located within a commutable distance of Colchester

Desirable Experience

• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities or infrastructure sectors – Knowledge of Civil and MEICA project delivery – Understanding of NEC contracts, Early Warning Notices and change management processes – Experience working in a regulated environment – Knowledge of clean water or water recycling treatment processes

Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.