Project Engineer - Civil

MGroup Water; Stanmer Down; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Project Engineer to design wastewater network solutions. You will be responsible for mechanical and civil design, lead key design options, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will possess an engineering degree and strong knowledge of water treatment processes. This role offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme, healthcare, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24/7

Employee assistance programme

Access to retail discounts

Life assurance

Company car and fuel card options

Health Care Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Reward for employee referrals

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND or bachelor's degree in civil engineering or suitable experience.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical and civil design of wastewater network solutions.
• Lead preparation and analysis of design options for wastewater projects.
• Conducts field inspections and feasibility studies to ensure compliance.

Skills

Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes

Proficiency in using engineering software

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong project & organizational skills

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Attention to detail and accuracy

Commitment to continuous learning

Education

HND or bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

MS Office suite

Relevant engineering design software packages

Job description

Overview

About The Role. Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We\'re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our Water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Morrison Water Services is proud to announce our new framework within Southern Water, part of a transformative £3.7 billion capital delivery programme set to revolutionise water and wastewater management for potentially a 12 Year Framework (7+5).

Responsibilities

• The Project Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical and civil design of wastewater network solutions e.g. design of new pumping systems, equipment and pipeline sizing & arranging.
• You\'ll be the lead for preparation and analysis of key design options for wastewater projects, ensuring alignment with the Project Basis of Design and mitigating risks and gaps through collaboration with the Project Manager and client.
• Performs detailed design calculations for sizing mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment.
• Oversees outputs such as P&IDs and datasheets, working closely with the Principal Designer to develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Conducts field inspections and feasibility studies, identifying improvements and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in partnership with Design Engineers and the Southern Water Enabling Team.
• Maintains accurate project documentation and proactively escalates issues affecting time, cost, or quality.
• Champions health and safety excellence by applying CDM Regulations, standards, and best practices to deliver safe and compliant designs.

What you\'ll bring (Qualifications)

• Minimum of HND or bachelor\'s degree in civil engineering or able demonstrate a suitable level of experience.
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.
• Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS Office suite and relevant engineering design software packages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve engineering issues.
• Strong project & organizational skills: able to prioritize tasks, manage designs and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements in relation to water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in design calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of water and wastewater engineering, membership of a professional organisation such as ICE or IMECHE. Professional registration will be supported.

What\'s in it for you?

• We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:
• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000\'s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We\'re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We\'re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We\'re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We\'re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We\'re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life.

Whether you\'re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It\'s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.