Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the UK's infrastructure sector seeks a Project Engineer for their projects in Northamptonshire. The role involves coordinating design activities, ensuring compliance with NEC contracts, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and effective communication abilities to deliver on wastewater infrastructure projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an engineering-related subject.
• Proficient with IT, specifically the full Office 365 suite.
• Familiarity with WIMES Standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design processes for water industry projects.
• Collaborate with planning teams to create project schedules.
• Manage design deliverables, ensuring statutory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

IT Proficiency

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civil Engineering

Project Management qualifications (PRINCE2)

SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Job Description

Our Client is a tier 1 contractor operating across major infrastructure and utility projects in the UK. They are currently seeking a Project Engineer to work across their Anglian Water sites in Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk, delivering wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects within the framework of an NEC contract.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, subcontractors, surveyors, and consultants, ensuring compliance with client requirements, NEC contract obligations, and relevant industry standards.

Experience required for Project Engineer:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an engineering-related subject, ideally in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civil engineering.
• Industry experience and qualifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficient with IT, specifically the full Office 365 suite.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation regarding safe work practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• A team player capable of coordinating project activities with clients’ consultants and third parties.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with WIMES Standards.
• Experience working within the utilities industry, especially Water & Wastewater.
• Skills and experience in programme and schedule management.
• Commercial and contract knowledge.
• Understanding of BIM.
• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2.
• SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the design process for water industry projects from feasibility to detailed design and construction.
• Conduct root cause analysis based on client needs.
• Collaborate with the planning team to create a P6 programme for design delivery and participate in regular reviews.
• Act as the main interface between the client, design consultants, and internal teams, ensuring NEC contract compliance.
• Manage design deliverables, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Support change management, risk management, and communication under the NEC framework.
• Ensure designs meet statutory, health, safety, and technical standards.
• Participate in project meetings and manage RFIs and technical queries during design and construction phases.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff as needed.