Project Engineer

South East Water; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK utility provider is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to manage engineering projects from start to finish. The role involves coordinating with the project team and clients, ensuring compliance and quality standards, and offers hybrid working with travel across the service area. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and relevant experience in the water industry.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer.
• Experience in a water distribution or industrial background.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, and coordinate assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Interact daily with clients to understand their needs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, schedule, and coordinate assigned engineering projects.
• Monitor compliance with all applicable codes, practices, and performance standards.
• Interact daily with clients to understand their needs and represent them in the field.
• Perform quality control on all aspects of the work, including budget and schedule, and report on project status.
• Assign responsibilities and support the project team. Collaborate with the project manager and other participants to provide technical assistance.
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions where needed.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gain approvals and facilitate projects.

What you\'ll need

• A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline.
• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer.
• Experience in a water distribution or similar industrial background.
• A strong understanding of CDM 2015 and how it\'s applied to projects.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• A valid UK driving licence.

It will be a bonus if you have (desirable)

• Chartered status or are working towards it.
• Knowledge and experience of water industry standards and specifications.
• Experience with project management software and common data environments.
• Experience with various NEC contracts and their application.
• Experience of working within the water industry.

Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.

Do you want to use your expertise to help deliver essential capital projects and make a real impact on a vital service? We\'re looking for a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on managing the technical and engineering aspects of multiple projects, from start to finish. You\'ll be a key part of the team, working alongside the Project Manager to ensure quality, compliance, and successful delivery of our capital investment projects. You\'ll get to see projects through their entire lifecycle, from the initial idea to completion, while ensuring everything is delivered to the highest standards. The role offers a blend of hybrid working, and you\'ll also be out and about, travelling to our sites across the South East Water supply area to see the projects you\'re working on come to life.