Project Engineer

Severn Trent; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension with employer contribution

Sharesave scheme

Training and development via Academy

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Statutory Compliance Project Engineer to drive compliance programs across multiple sites in the West region. You’ll manage inspections, remedial works and provide expert guidance on LOLER, PSSR and LEV systems, collaborating with operational teams and external contractors.

You will analyse data to produce reports, manage budgets, and influence improvements while ensuring adherence to safety and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Stakeholder engagement and influencing delivery across teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to coordinate contractors and internal teams.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers on compliance projects.
• Proactive, innovative approach to risk management and problem solving.
• Ability to analyse data, produce reports and manage compliance information.
• Experience with lifting equipment, pressure systems or related assets.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PSSR, COSHH and related standards.
• Experience delivering projects in operational/high-risk environments.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory compliance programmes and projects across multiple sites.
• Coordinate inspections, maintenance and remedial works for LOLER, PSSR and LEV systems.
• Provide engineering guidance on compliance matters.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial performance for compliance activities.
• Build relationships with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance performance, identify risks and drive improvements.
• Contribute to policies, standards and procedures aligned with legislation.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Contractor management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Risk management

Lifting equipment

COSHH knowledge

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 to help ensure Severn Trent remains fully compliant with key regulations relating to lifting equipment, pressure systems and LEV systems.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors and technical specialists, you'll manage compliance programmes, coordinate inspections and remedial works, and provide expert guidance to reduce risk and drive operational performance across our sites.

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, this will be a homebased role covering our region in the West.

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