Project Engineer

WCI Group; Hartswell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Life cover

Employer pension contributions

Flexible holiday trading options

Annual performance bonus

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

WCI Group is seeking an experienced Project Engineer based from our head office in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, to oversee wastewater and drainage projects from surveys to handover.

You will coordinate surveying, contract management and site supervision, developing cost-effective solutions and ensuring on-site safety and quality, with a clear career path and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, drainage, construction or groundworks.
• Groundworks include surveying, laser level use, setting out, safe excavation to depths of 3-5m, plant operations and site management.
• Technical problem‑solving with strong numerical capability and high written literacy.
• Quantity surveying principles and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property and site surveys using surveying equipment.
• Prepare site plans, reports, audits and technical documentation.
• Develop cost-effective engineering solutions for wastewater and surface water systems.
• Plan and deliver projects effectively, ensuring materials and resources are procured efficiently.
• Create bills of materials and resource plans.
• Manage projects through to construction, ensuring compliance, safety and quality.

Skills

Surveying

Contract management

Site supervision

Technical problem solving

Numerical ability

Written communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

SSSTS/SMSTS (bonus)

Tools

Laser levels

Surveying equipment

Job description

We're growing our Water & Wastewater construction team and are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our team based from our head office in Wiveliscombe, Somerset.

The purpose of the role is to oversee the delivery of wastewater and drainage projects from initial site surveys through to client handover. This includes devising technical solutions for domestic sewage treatment and surface water management, preparing site plans and overseeing works on site.

The position combines elements of surveying, contract management and site management, offering a varied and hands-on engineering role.

Carrying out property and site surveys using appropriate surveying equipment, including laser levels and setting-out techniques

Preparing site plans, reports, audits and technical documentation independently

Developing cost-effective, functional engineering solutions for wastewater and surface water systems

Planning and delivering projects efficiently, ensuring materials and resources are procured at best value

Creating bills of materials and resource plans

Managing projects through to construction, ensuring compliance, safety and quality standards

Supporting the development of a pipeline of work and contributing to sales targets

At WCI Group we build and install the water, wastewater and treatment infrastructure that homes, businesses and developments rely on.

Our Construction division delivers turnkey projects from first design through to final commissioning - and we grow our engineers from the ground up.

We have a career pathway that shows how you can progress with us, from Junior Project Engineer through to commercial leadership. At every stage we invest in your development through hands-on experience, structured continuing professional development (CPD) and recognised industry qualifications.

Wherever you join, there is a clear route forward with WCI.

You will be solutions-orientated, confident working independently, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities across surveying, contract management and site supervision.

Background in civil engineering, wastewater engineering, drainage, construction or groundworks

Groundworks operations including surveying, laser level use, setting out, safe excavation to depths of 3-5m, plant operations and site management

Technical problem-solving with strong numerical capability and a high level of written literacy

Quantity surveying principles and construction contracts

• Experience with plant operations and safe excavation to depths of 3-5m
• Knowledge of shoring techniques and construction contracts
• SSSTS/SMSTS qualification (or working towards) is a bonus

Ideally, candidates should live within approximately 60 minutes of Wiveliscombe or be willing to relocate.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary between £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience and background. A company van, uniform and PPE are provided.

WCI also offer a well-rounded benefits package after probation, including:

• Health and wellbeing support through a paid health cash plan
• Life cover providing financial security for your family
• Employer pension contributions
• Flexible holiday trading options
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus
• Ongoing training, development and upskilling opportunities