Project Engineer

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of planned and reactive water maintenance projects across the North West. This permanent, hybrid role will oversee a portfolio of small capital maintenance projects across civil engineering, MEICA and wider water infrastructure activities.

You will manage design, procurement and commissioning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, monitor risks and regulatory requirements, and report progress through the relevant systems while

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, including civil engineering and MEICA.
• Track record delivering projects in regulated environments.
• Understanding of construction contracts and governance.
• Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project oversight from design through handover.
• Lead delivery of planned and reactive water maintenance projects.
• Coordinate civil, MEICA and allied multisector works.
• Monitor risks and report through project systems.
• Promote health and safety culture and ensure compliance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project reporting

Supply chain coordination

Primavera

MS Word & Excel

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Document control systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of planned and reactive water maintenance projects across the North West. This permanent, hybrid role will oversee a portfolio of small capital maintenance projects, working across civil engineering, MEICA and wider water infrastructure activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide whole-life oversight of projects from design, procurement and assembly through to commissioning and handover
• Lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance projects across the water network
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities, including civil engineering and MEICA works
• Ensure supply chain partners comply with framework management plans and project requirements
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and support the prevention of incidents
• Maintain a commercial focus by reviewing project scope and identifying efficient delivery strategies
• Build effective relationships with client stakeholders, operational teams, supply chain partners and wider project personnel
• Monitor project performance, identify risks early and ensure accurate reporting through relevant systems

Job Requirements:

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, including civil engineering and MEICA works, preferably within the water sector
• A successful track record of project delivery in a dynamic and regulated environment
• Understanding of construction contracts
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Good knowledge of project reporting, risk management and supply chain coordination
• Computer competence, including Microsoft Word, Excel, document control systems and Primavera software
• HNC, HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• SMSTS qualification or IOSH Managing Safely
• Relevant CSCS card