Project Engineer

Fortis Recruitment Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established infrastructure partner is looking for a Project Engineer for a 6 to 12 month contract focused on early-stage development of water and wastewater network schemes. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering, experience in project development, and be comfortable with construction methodologies. This hands-on role is set in a collaborative team dedicated to engineering excellence and compliance, offering a strong pipeline of secured work without commercial pressures.

Benefits

Long-term framework opportunity

Collaborative team environment

Focus on practical engineering excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in water and/or wastewater network infrastructure is essential.
• Proven experience in early-stage project development is required.
• Familiarity with regulated utility or infrastructure frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support early-stage scoping and feasibility for water and wastewater projects.
• Contribute to outline designs and high-level programme development.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards in proposed solutions.

Skills

Civil engineering background

Knowledge of construction methodologies

Understanding of health & safety legislation

Effective communication

Self-driven and delivery-oriented

Job description

Project Engineer - 6 to 12 month contract

Overview

An established infrastructure delivery partner is seeking a Project Engineer to support early‑stage development of water and wastewater network schemes under a long‑term regional utilities framework. This role focuses on front‑end project development — shaping scopes, identifying practical solutions, and ensuring schemes are structured for efficient and compliant delivery. Projects typically include pipeline renewals, network upgrades, asset interventions, and works within live operational environments. This is a technically hands‑on position suited to experienced civil engineers, site engineers, or site agents who are comfortable bridging the gap between site realities and project planning. The successful candidate will play a key role in translating operational, constructability, and safety constraints into deliverable project scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support early‑stage scoping, feasibility, and option development for clean water and/or wastewater network projects
• Review surveys, asset records, and site data to inform practical engineering solutions
• Contribute to outline designs, budget estimates, and high‑level programmes
• Liaise with design teams, construction personnel, and supply chain partners to ensure coordinated development
• Ensure proposed solutions are buildable, compliant, and aligned with operational requirements
• Promote strong health & safety standards, ensuring statutory and framework compliance
• Maintain technical reporting, risk assessments, and progress tracking documentation
• Identify constructability risks and front‑end delivery challenges to support effective project management

Candidate Profile

• Background in civil engineering with experience in water and/or wastewater network infrastructure
• Experience in early‑stage project development, feasibility, or scheme definition
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and live operational constraints
• Experience working within regulated utility or infrastructure frameworks advantageous
• Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice in construction
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and delivery teams
• Proactive, self‑driven, and delivery‑oriented

Why Apply?

• Long‑term framework opportunity with strong pipeline of secured work
• Technical, solution‑focused role with minimal commercial or client‑facing pressure
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, delivery‑led infrastructure team
• Engagement focused on practical engineering excellence and compliance