Project Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

20% off EE mobile contracts

Discounted cinema tickets

Cycle2Work scheme

Free parking

Life Cover at 8x salary

Personal Accident cover – up to 5x

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking an IOS Project Engineer to manage integrated operational solution projects in Norwich. You will lead engineering activities, ensure design, construction and commissioning meet requirements, and work with alliance partners Barhale, Kier, and MGroup.

You will apply NEC3 contract knowledge, coordinate with Project Manager and delivery teams, identify risks, and uphold governance and safety standards. A level or equivalent education and a UK driving licence are expected.

Qualifications

• Education to A level or equivalent is required or desirable.
• Knowledge of H&S legislation and CDM Regulations is needed.
• Experience in the Water industry is essential.
• Understanding of NEC contracts is advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors and delivery partners to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Scope technical solutions that meet operational and business needs.
• Challenge data and drivers to identify best-value solutions.
• Lead Delivery Assurance meetings across the project lifecycle.
• Review outputs to ensure governance and compliance requirements are met.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, designers and operational teams.
• Undertake site assurance activities during construction and commissioning.

Skills

NEC contracts

Water industry experience

H&S legislation

CDM Regulation

Driver's license

Education

A level equivalent

Engineering qualifications (desirable)

Job description

IOS Project Engineer

Location: Norwich Hub

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Salary: circa £47,345

At Anglian Water

At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.

We are a single entity delivering specialist water and water recycling projects.

Who are we?

The Integrated Operational Solution contract is a 5-year programme valued at approximately £444 million, delivering specialist water and water recycling projects.

Role Overview

This role involves managing projects under the NEC3 contract suite, with a focus on Option E (Pre-Contract Planning) and Option A (Priced Contract with Activity Schedule). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Project Manager and delivery teams to ensure robust management of contractual obligations and compliance with Anglian Water’s governance standards. The role is employed by Anglian Water and involves working in partnership with alliance partners Barhale, Kier, and MGroup.

What will you be doing as our Project Engineer

• Provide engineering leadership and technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects are developed, designed, constructed and commissioned in accordance with business requirements, regulatory obligations, governance standards and health & safety expectations.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors and delivery partners to develop solutions, manage risk, assure technical compliance and deliver sustainable business outcomes that provide value to customers and the business.
• Scope technical solutions that meet operational and business needs.
• Challenge data, assumptions, and drivers to identify the best value solution.
• Lead Delivery Assurance meetings across the project lifecycle.
• Review project outputs to ensure governance and compliance requirements are met.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, designers, operational teams, and stakeholders.
• Undertake site assurance activities during construction and commissioning.
• Provide engineering expertise throughout delivery and own technical issues through to resolution.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours

• Education to A level of equivalent
• Appropriate engineering qualifications (desirable)
• Knowledge of H&S legislation as well as CDM Regulation
• Water Industry Experience
• Understanding of NEC contracts
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Why Anglian Water?

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Competitive pension scheme
• Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Lots of great benefits including 20% off new EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and a Cycle2Work scheme
• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers.

We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process.

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Closing date: 4th September 2026