Project Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join their team on a significant water infrastructure programme. This role offers a chance to work with a forward-thinking company that prioritizes employee development and has a strong culture. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting client and regulatory requirements. The company values innovation and offers excellent training opportunities, making this a fantastic chance for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Car

Car Allowance

Fuel Card

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Water industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Delivery Manager in MEICA project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
• Analyze risks and establish cost-benefit propositions.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Negotiation Skills

Education

Engineering Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Project Engineer

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-known Tier 1 contractor working on a large water infrastructure programme across the Anglian Region.

The company operates nationwide throughout the UK and has multiple regional offices. As a Project Engineer, you will enable projects to be delivered on time, within budget, and according to client, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements. The works are part of a large water framework.

The company is forward-thinking, offers excellent training and development opportunities, and is recognized for its great culture that prioritizes its people. They are seeking individuals eager to develop their careers and grow within the expanding organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the Delivery/Operational Manager in the delivery of MEICA projects.
2. Work efficiently during periods of high workload.
3. Assist in capturing asset changes in relevant corporate systems.
4. Raise Early Warning Notices and change requests when project delays or cost increases occur, informing the Programme Manager.
5. Calculate risk indices to ensure data and processes are robust and auditable.
6. Challenge data, assess needs, and analyze risks to establish clear cost and risk-benefit propositions.
7. Complete all operational Health and Safety requirements to ensure safe working practices.
8. Ensure personal H&S and MTRA documentation are completed and valid, and record any near misses.

Experience Required:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Water industry experience preferred.
• Appropriate engineering qualification.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Package:

• Basic salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• Company car, car allowance, and fuel card.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Private healthcare.