Project Engineer - Water

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Project Engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical background to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion in the water, utilities, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

You’ll coordinate design activities, monitor progress, manage budgets and risks, and act as the link between design teams, construction teams, clients and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering projects in water/utilities/infrastructure/industrial or construction sectors.
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets, risks and technical deliverables while upholding health & safety and quality.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline (HNC/HND acceptable).
• CSCS Card and full UK driving licence.
• Professional membership or project management qualifications/experience in water industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities, monitor progress and performance during the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement, oversee site activities and commissioning as required.
• Act as a key link between design teams, construction teams, clients and suppliers to ensure safe, on-time delivery.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical background in the water sector who is looking to take ownership of projects from concept through to completion? Join a dynamic and growing engineering organisation where you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions across the water, utilities, infrastructure and industrial sectors. Working alongside skilled professionals, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you'll be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of engineering projects, providing technical expertise, coordination and project management throughout the project lifecycle. Acting as a key link between design teams, construction teams, clients and suppliers, you'll help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and in accordance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will include coordinating design activities, monitoring project progress and performance, identifying and managing risks, supporting procurement, overseeing site activities and commissioning, and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders throughout the delivery process.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering engineering projects within the water, utilities, infrastructure, industrial or construction sectors.
• Proven ability to manage project programmes, budgets, risks and technical deliverables while maintaining high standards of health and safety and quality.
• A strong understanding of engineering principles and project delivery processes, with the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• A valid CSCS Card and full UK driving licence.
• Professional membership, project management qualifications or experience within the water industry would be advantageous.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop your career within a growing engineering environment, contribute to a diverse range of projects and work alongside experienced professionals who value collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

We welcome individuals with a variety of skills and backgrounds, from hands-on engineering to project coordination and technical delivery. Every team member plays an important role in delivering safe, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful contribution to the successful delivery of complex engineering projects, we’d love to hear from you.