Project Engineer in PE1

Energy Jobline ZR; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an experienced Project Engineer. This role focuses on the delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring effective coordination and compliance. Responsibilities include leading design activities, collaborating with planning teams, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has a degree in relevant engineering fields and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual salary review

Company pension, private medical, and life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and loyalty days

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and engineering design standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and familiar with NEC contract processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities from feasibility to detailed design and construction issue.
• Collaborate with planning teams to develop and maintain P6 programmes.
• Act as the key interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage design deliverables including drawings, reports, specifications, and schedules.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or ICA Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects under an NEC contract framework. This design‑led role spans the full project lifecycle, from concept through to construction issue, ensuring effective coordination, compliance, and technical quality.

The location of this position is working across the Anglian Water Alliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities from feasibility to detailed design and construction issue.
• Interpret client requirements and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with planning teams to develop and maintain P6 programmes.
• Act as the key interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage design deliverables including drawings, reports, specifications, and schedules.
• Support construction teams with technical queries, constructability reviews, and handover documentation.
• Ensure all designs meet health and safety legislation, technical standards, and NEC contract obligations.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to design reviews and progress updates.
• Provide mentoring and technical support to junior staff.
• Maintain accurate project documentation including registers and logs.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or ICA Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements and engineering design standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and familiar with NEC contract processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Familiarity with WIMES standards and BIM processes.
• Understanding of programme and schedule management.
• Commercial and contract awareness.
• PRINCE2, SMSTS, or NEBOSH qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual salary review.
• Company pension, private medical, and life assurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and loyalty days.
• Car/van allowance or green car scheme (role dependent).
• Flexible working arrangements and 8 volunteering hours per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme and salary sacrifice benefits.
• Career development through training, coaching, and regular appraisals.
• Long-service awards and a supportive working environment.

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