Project Engineer

Anglian Water; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

Generous pension

24‑hour Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

Personal accident cover (up to 5 x)

Maternity/adoption leave + shared Par.

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Storage Point Delivery Engineer to oversee refurbishment projects across Lincolnshire, delivering the full lifecycle from planning to completion.

In a newly formed Supply Maintenance Delivery Team, you will drive improvements in water efficiency, manage budgets and risks, and collaborate with the Storage Point Delivery Manager to keep the network resilient.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical background in Water or Wastewater projects.
• Knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations.
• Capital budget management experience.
• Contract management & site supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, identifying risks early and implementing proactive solutions
• Drive project efficiency through effective coordination and accurate tracking of project data, cost and milestones
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution, escalating risks where needed
• Champion site safety standards by overseeing compliance and conducting regular audits

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Resilience

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Salary - Circa £47,000 depending on skills and experience + Car Allowance

Permanent, 37 hours p/w

Base location is flexible with regular travel required across Lincolnshire

Water storage points are vital to our water supply network, holding large volumes of water to meet demand, particularly during peak periods like summer. Regular refurbishment is essential to maintain their performance and ensure communities have reliable access to safe, clean water.

As a Storage Point Delivery Engineer in the new Supply Maintenance Delivery Team, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of the water storage point refurbishment projects, ensuring they meet technical standards and operational requirements. You’ll work in a newly established team, collaborating closely with the Storage Point Delivery Manager to drive improvements in water efficiency and strengthen the resilience of the water network.

This is your chance to lead impactful projects and directly contribute to maintaining essential infrastructure that keeps water flowing where it’s needed most.

Your Role:

• Project Delivery & Risk Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle, identifying risks early and implementing proactive solutions

• Programme Coordination & Reporting: Drive project efficiency through effective coordination and accurate tracking of project data, cost and milestones

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution, escalating risks where needed

• Health & Safety Compliance: Champion site safety standards by overseeing compliance and conducting regular audits

Your qualifications and experience:

• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

• Strong technical background in Water or Wastewater projects

• Knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations

• Capital budget management experience

• Contract management & site supervision experience

Your skills & approach:

• Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills

• Strong decision-making & problem-solving abilities

• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressure

• Commercial awareness with cost & risk analysis expertise

Why Anglian Water?

Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do!

We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• Personal private health care

• Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%

• 24‑hour Virtual GP service for you and your household

• 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more

• Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)

• Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)

• Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.

Closing date: 01/09/26