Senior Project Engineer

First Technical Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer for a permanent role in the Thames Water region. The successful candidate will manage complex engineering projects from design through to commissioning. Key requirements include project management experience, a degree in a construction or engineering discipline, and a relevant background in mechanical or electrical engineering. This position offers hybrid working and a competitive salary with additional perks like a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Car or car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension, Life Assurance, Health & Private Medical Insurance

Cycle-to-work and discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3 contracts is preferred.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation.
• Mechanical / Electrical background is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction programmes and key milestones.
• Lead collaborative planning with stakeholders.
• Prepare and assess tenders.
• Oversee daily site activity and resolve issues.

Skills

Project Management experience

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Engineering project delivery background

Education

Degree in a construction/Engineering-related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

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
• Desirable: Chartered / near-chartered, Primavera P6, APMP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Car or car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy more)
• Pension, Life Assurance, Health & Private Medical Insurance
• Additional perks including cycle-to-work and discount schemes

Apply now by submitting your CV

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Engineers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.