Project Engineer

Anglian Water; Thorpe CP; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Job summary

Anglian Water in the East Anglia region is seeking a Project Engineer (IMR WR) to support delivery across Peterborough, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Colchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Norwich. The role focuses on enabling activities for major emergency projects and planned parcels, with emphasis on safety, governance and practical problem solving in the field.

You will work with the Delivery Programme Manager, Lead Project Engineer and Area Operations Managers to reduce operational risk, analyse

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent required.
• Experience in water/wastewater environments desirable.
• Knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within a governance framework.
• Ability to manage own and others' workload to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and value of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver enabling activities for major emergency projects across the region.
• Provide progress updates (time, cost, quality) to key stakeholders.
• Analyse data and risks to develop clear cost–benefit propositions.
• Work flexibly across the region as workload dictates.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and optioneering where required.
• Adhere to governance requirements, including spend authorisation and periodic reviews.
• Support reporting requirements for the Delivery Programme Manager and Lead Project Engineer.
• Comply with all site health and safety requirements.
• Maintain valid personal H&S and MTRA documentation.

Skills

Degree level

Water/wastewater experience

H&S CDM regulations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Governance experience

Workload management

Commercial acumen

Full UK Driving Licence

Team motivation

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineer (IMR WR)

Location: East Anglia area – Peterborough, Huntingdon, Lincoln, Colchester, Milton Keynes, Northampton & Norwich

Working Hours: Full-time 37 hours.

Salary: dependent on experience and skills

Who are we?

Join the team that keeps water flowing and communities thriving.

At Anglian Water, we know that every drop counts — and behind every reliable service is a team of dedicated people making it happen. Our Integrated Metering Repair Water Recycling Team plays a vital role in maintaining the systems that help deliver sustainable water management across the region.

We’re looking for practical problem-solvers and team players who want to make a real difference. In this role, you’ll help repair and maintain metering equipment that supports accurate water use, improves efficiency, and protects our environment for future generations. No two days are the same — from diagnosing faults to delivering hands‑on solutions in the field, you’ll be part of a team that keeps our water recycling operations running smoothly.

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving challenges, and being part of a supportive team that takes pride in doing meaningful work, this could be the opportunity for you. At Anglian Water, you won’t just build a career — you’ll help safeguard one of our most precious resources.

What you will be doing as our Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is a flexible Alliance role responsible for supporting the Delivery Programme Manager, Lead Project Engineer, and Area Operations Managers in delivering projects and planned programmes that reduce operational risk.

The role involves enabling activities for both large‑scale emergency works and planned project parcels across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver enabling activities for major emergency projects across the region.

• Provide progress updates (time, cost, quality) to key stakeholders.

• Analyse data and risks to develop clear cost–benefit propositions.

• Work flexibly across the region as workload dictates.

• Lead root‑cause analysis and optioneering where required.

• Adhere to governance requirements, including spend authorisation and periodic reviews.

• Support reporting requirements for the Delivery Programme Manager and Lead Project Engineer.

• Comply with all site health and safety requirements.

• Maintain valid personal H&S and MTRA documentation.

Key Skills & Behaviours

• Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable)

• Proven technical experience in water / wastewater environment (desirable)

• Knowledge of H&S & CDM regulations

• Excellent stakeholder management skills – multiple stakeholders

• Excellent communication and reporting skills – written and verbal

• Experience of working within a governance framework

• Ability to manage workload of self and others to tight deadlines

• Commercial Acumen – and understanding of the value of work

• Ability to challenge constructively, question and receive feedback

• Ability to motivate and encourage

• Tenacity, strong drive and a desire to achieve

• Full UK Drivers Licence

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

• Personal private health care

• 25 days annual leave – rising with length of service

• Flexible working

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%

• Bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

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 recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Please Note

This opportunity is open to all internal candidates. However, in accordance with our redeployment process, priority will be given to colleagues whose roles are directly impacted and are at risk of redundancy. Applications from those not at risk of redundancy will only be considered if no suitable candidates from the affected group are successful.

Closing Date: 28th August 2026

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