Project Engineer

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SevernTrentLife is seeking a Waste Proactive Project Engineer to ensure successful execution of proactive waste programmes. The candidate will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with safety standards while driving productivity and quality outcomes. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and engineering.
• Competent in end-to-end management of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working within client/supply chain frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational proactive programmes from acceptance through to delivery.
• Ensure project correspondence is recorded and compliance with safety practices.
• Produce and deliver training to stakeholders on project workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Management

Education

OS19

HPW jetting

IOSHH

Confined space medium risk

NRSWA supervisor

First Aid

Manual Handling

Full UK driving license

Job description

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Waste Proactive Project Engineer is a key role to support in the successful delivery of the Proactive Waste Programmes along with supplementary associated projects. You will be responsible for day-to-day coordination, contract management and safety of the projects, all delivered through audit compliance and operational excellence.

You will secure safe and efficient execution of the Proactive Waste Programmes, as measured by the success of our ODI, compliance, and productivity performance and will need to work with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme delivery and regulatory requirements are met.

• Lead and manage the operational proactive programmes, acceptance through to delivery ensuring all project deliverables are achieved on time, within cost and to agreed quality standards.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and customers expectations in relation to the delivery and governance of the Proactive Programmes.
• Serving as the technical specialist for waste infrastructure, liaising with contractors and other departments within Severn Trent with a continuous improvement & progressive mindset.
• Establish and maintain a rhythm of meetings to monitor progress, identify issues and ensure the implementation of remedial actions. Ensure project/contract correspondence is recorded.
• Drive safety improvement performance within the direct supply chain. The safety of employees, customers, public and those impacted by our operations is of paramount importance.
• Conducting crew audits to ensure compliance with safe working practices and acting as the team’s go-to person for Health and Safety.
• Managing Data-outputs delivery from proactive programmes and ensuring our Contract partners complies with the Data-outputs delivery as per SOP, ensuring that, in turn, the data Quality deliverables complies with SOP.
• Produce & deliver informative presentations & training to ensure all stakeholders are well versed and competent with all workflows and deliverables.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We are looking for a candidate who has a combination of project management and engineering experience. This individual needs to be competent in the end to end management of projects and enjoy the challenge of fast-paced environment. Well-developed interpersonal skills such as leadership, communication and conflict management are also vitally important.

We are also looking for the essential experience for the role:

• Experience of influencing stakeholders to deliver Operational programme objectives

• Water engineering sector experience or similar (Petrochem / Pharmaceutical / Food / Aerospace / Power / Utilities)

• Experience of working within client / supply chain framework.

• Application of complex risk management principals, particularly in relation to customers and other key stakeholders

• Able to understand and apply SBF principles with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Experience of working to standards, codes and practices.

• Experience of working closely with supply chain in delivering projects (with emphasis on adherence to deliverables, milestones, specification, H&S, outputs, and quality).

Qualifications

• OS19
• HPW jetting
• IOSHH
• Confined space medium risk
• NRSWA supervisor
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Full UK driving license.

We do more, because we care.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Company car or car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S NEXT

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

The interviews will be held face to face at a location yet to be confirmed.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!