Project Engineer

Severn Trent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme (15% match)

Sharesave

Training and development

EV scheme

Volunteering days

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Statutory Compliance Project Engineer on a 12-month fixed-term contract to ensure adherence to LOLER, PSSR, LEV and related regulations across multiple sites in the East region, based at the nearest office.

You will lead statutory programmes, coordinate inspections and remedial works, provide technical compliance advice, and manage budgets while supporting health and safety improvements for critical infrastructure in our East region.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in stakeholder engagement and influencing delivery.
• Strong communication skills to influence and coordinate across teams.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Ability to analyse data and produce compliance reports.
• Experience with lifting equipment, pressure systems, or related assets.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PSSR, COSHH and relevant standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance programmes across multiple sites.
• Coordinate inspections, maintenance and remedial works for LOLER, PSSR and LEV.
• Provide technical advice on statutory compliance matters.
• Manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify risks and drive improvements.
• Support policy, standards and procedures development in line with legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Contractors and suppliers management

Problem-solving & risk management

Data analysis & reporting

Lifting equipment experience

LOLER knowledge

PSSR knowledge

COSHH knowledge

High-risk project delivery

UK driving licence

Job description

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Do you have a passion for health & Safety, compliance and continuous improvement? We're looking for a Statutory Compliance Project Engineer on a 12 month FTC to help ensure Severn Trent remains fully compliant with key regulations relating to lifting equipment, pressure systems and LEV systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing statutory compliance programmes and projects across multiple sites.
• Coordinating inspections, maintenance activities and remedial works relating to lifting equipment (LOLER), Pressure Systems (PSSR) and LEV systems.
• Providing technical advice and engineering support on statutory compliance matters.
• Managing budgets, forecasting and financial performance for compliance activities.
• Building strong relationships with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitoring compliance performance, identifying risks and driving continuous improvement.
• Supporting the development of policies, standards and procedures in line with legislation and industry best practice

Working for our Health and Safety team, covering our region in the East and will the based out of your nearest office

WHAT WE'ER LOOKING FOR

• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and drive delivery through others.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers.
• A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Ability to analyse data, produce reports and manage compliance information effectively.
• Experience managing lifting equipment, pressure systems or related engineering assets.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PSSR, COSHH and associated industry standards.
• Experience delivering projects within operational or high-risk environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in protecting our people, assets and operations while helping to shape and improve statutory compliance across a major utility business. You'll work with experts across the organisation, influence safety culture and make a real impact on operational performance.

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

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Severn Trent Family

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• 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 and two volunteering days per year