Senior Project Engineer

First Technical Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer in the Thames Water Region. The successful candidate will manage construction programs, lead planning, and coordinate engineering teams while ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal applicants will have project management experience and a degree in a related field, with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, preferably within the water sector. This permanent role offers a competitive salary along with a car allowance.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with a focus on delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation.
• Ability to manage design through to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction programmes and key milestones.
• Lead collaborative planning with stakeholders.
• Prepare and assess tenders.
• Coordinate engineering teams and supply chain partners.
• Oversee daily site activity and resolve issues.
• Maintain the project risk register.
• Support cost planning and monitoring.
• Drive innovation and improved working practices.
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management experience

Strong communication and client‑facing skills

NEC3 contract experience

Engineering project delivery background

Mechanical / Electrical background

Water sector experience

Education

Degree in a construction / Engineering-related discipline

Job description

Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer – Thames Water Region Permanent role - Mechanical / Electrical | Water Sector | Design & Build | Confidential Employer Salary - Very competitive, plus Car Allowance

We're supporting a leading organisation in the water sector to appoint a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer. This role suits someone delivery‑driven, commercially aware and confident managing design through to commissioning on complex engineering projects.

What You'll Do

• Manage construction programmes and key milestones
• Lead collaborative planning with stakeholders
• Prepare and assess tenders
• Coordinate engineering teams and supply chain partners
• Oversee daily site activity and resolve issues
• Maintain the project risk register
• Support cost planning and out‑turn cost monitoring
• Drive innovation and improved working practices
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance

What You'll Bring

• Project Management experience
• NEC3 contract experience
• Degree in a construction / Engineering-related discipline
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and H&S legislation
• Engineering project delivery background
• Mechanical / Electrical background
• Water sector experience

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