Project Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension scheme with 6% match

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is looking for a Storage Point Delivery Engineer to lead refurbishment projects across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford, ensuring technical standards and operational requirements are met. Base location is flexible with travel across the specified regions.

You will manage the full lifecycle of projects, drive programme coordination, report milestones, and engage internal and external partners while prioritising health and safety compliance within a new Delivery Team.

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 programme coordination and reporting of data, costs and milestones.
• Engage internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Champion site safety standards by overseeing compliance and conducting audits.

Skills

Project delivery

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary – Circa £47,000 depending on skills and experience + Car AllowancePermanent, 37 hours p/wLocation: Various locations across Rutland, Northampton and BedfordBase location is flexible, although travel across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford is requiredWater 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 solutionsProgramme Coordination & Reporting: Drive project efficiency through effective coordination and accurate tracking of project data, cost and milestonesStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution, escalating risks where neededHealth & Safety Compliance: Champion site safety standards by overseeing compliance and conducting regular auditsYour qualifications and experience:Engineering qualification or equivalent experienceStrong technical background in Water or Wastewater projectsKnowledge of H&S and CDM regulationsCapital budget management experienceContract management & site supervision experienceYour skills & approach:undefinedExcellent stakeholder management & communication skillsStrong decision-making & problem-solving abilitiesResilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressureCommercial awareness with cost & risk analysis expertiseWhy 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!If you’re passionate about what you do and would like to make a difference then we’d love to hear from you.As a valued employee, you’ll also be entitled to:Personal private health care including physiotherapy24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your householdCompetitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%Bonus schemeFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyleLife Assurance at 8 times your salaryPersonal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salaryPaid time off if you’re physically or mentally unwellAn excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policiesInclusion at Anglian WaterJoin 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: 22/10/26#LI-SA2