Project Engineer

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

Pension scheme

Private healthcare (single)

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Training & development programmes

Job summary

Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd is assisting in recruiting a Project Engineer for a leading infrastructure services provider in Colchester. You will join the Cap Delivery team delivering Civil and MEICA projects on the Anglian Water IOS Framework across East Anglia.

The role combines office and site-based work with regular regional travel, supporting on-time, on-budget project delivery while ensuring safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification required (NVQ/BTEC/HNC/HND or degree).
• Strong stakeholder management and customer-facing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across East Anglia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Civil and MEICA projects in line with programme, budget and client specs.
• Support delivery of multiple capital projects across Anglian Water framework.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, environmental and safety requirements.
• Monitor performance and identify risks affecting programme, cost or quality.
• Raise EWNs and Change Requests for delays or cost impacts.
• Record asset changes in corporate systems as projects evolve.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, contractors and operations teams.
• Attend site visits and oversee activities for quality and compliance.
• Assist with planning, reporting and document processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across delivery.
• Maintain strong client relationships and service levels.
• Support clean water and water recycling projects across East Anglia.

Skills

Engineering background

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Verbal & written communication

Multi-priority management

Education

Engineering qualification (NVQ/BTEC/HNC/HND or Degree)

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.