Project Engineer

Anglian Water Services; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Personal private health care

Life assurance at 8x salary

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme with company match

Flexible benefits

Paid time off

Family Leave benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Project Delivery & Risk Manager to lead critical infrastructure projects within the water network. You will oversee full lifecycle, identify risks early and drive proactive solutions across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford regions.

The role requires an engineering qualification or equivalent, a strong water/wastewater background, knowledge of H&S and CDM, and experience in budget management and contract oversight.

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 from initiation to delivery.
• Identify risks early and implement proactive solutions.
• Coordinate programmes, track costs and milestones.
• Ensure health and safety compliance with audits.

Skills

Engineering qualification

Water/Wastewater background

H&S/CDM regulations

Capital budget management

Contract management & site supervision

Job description

Job Description

Permanent, 37 hours p/w

Location: Various locations across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford

Base location is flexible, although travel across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford

Car Allowance

Personal private health care

Life assurance at 8 times salary

Salary - £45,000 - 50,000 depending on skills and experience

Lead critical infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a real impact. 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.

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

As a valued employee, you’ll also be entitled to:

• Personal private health care including physiotherapy


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


• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%


• Bonus scheme


• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle


• Life Assurance at 8 times your salary


• Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary


• Paid time off if you’re physically or mentally unwell


• An excellent Family Leave package – to help you support your family including enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies

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: 26/08/2026