Project Engineer

Severn Trent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the East Midlands is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the Operational delivery of Waste Proactive programmes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in waste water operations and possess deep technical expertise. Key responsibilities include supervising contractor performance, managing operational challenges, and presenting to stakeholders. Additionally, the role offers remarkable benefits including a competitive salary, robust pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in waste water operations and proactive waste programme delivery.
• Comfortable presenting to varied audiences and managing multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of commercial contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operational delivery of Waste Proactive programmes.
• Supervise contractor performance and track benefits.
• Shape smarter ways of working and champion innovation.

Skills

Deep technical expertise in Waste Networks

Operational excellence

Proficient in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS

Ability to influence stakeholders

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

GIS platforms

Job description

Department :

Waste Network Ops Salary (£) : From £, up to £, (dependant on experience) Project Engineer

We’re looking for a forward-thinking and highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to lead the Operational delivery of our Waste Proactive programmes. You’ll take ownership of task delivery, working closely with our Senior Performance Analyst and supporting a team of Project Engineers to drive measurable improvements across the width and breadth of our Proactive workstreams.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

You’ll be based at our Raynesway site in Derby. You’ll work within our Waste Networks team of around colleagues. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us Fulltime hours a week.

Reporting to the Proactive Waste Delivery Manager, this is a role where your ability to turn complex operational challenges into clear, demonstratable actions which in turn deliver solutions, will drive improvements for our business and our customers. You’ll be the go-to expert for operational programme delivery, audit & compliance, health & safety, building business cases, supervising contractor performance and tracking benefits to ensure we meet both internal targets and external commitments.

You’ll build strong relationships across the business and with our contractor partners, helping to shape smarter ways of working and championing innovation. If you’re someone who thrives on ownership, influence, and impact, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for someone with deep technical expertise, demonstrating operational excellence, with a strong understanding of Waste Networks. You’ll be confident using tools like SAP, Excel, Powerpoint, and GIS platforms to explore better ways of working and deliver insights that drive change.

You’ll need to be comfortable presenting to varied audiences, influencing stakeholders at all levels, knowledgeable of commercial contract compliance, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience in waste water operations including the proactive waste approach to programme delivery is key, along with a full UK driving licence.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites :

• Salary : From £, up to £, (dependant on experience)
• days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy / sell up to days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £, per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to % when you contribute
• 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 (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.