Project Engineer (Water)

AndersElite; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer based in Lutterworth, with hybrid working options available. The role involves coordinating cost control, managing client relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. Ideal candidates will have project management experience and strong communication skills, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Medical insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or engineering roles.
• Ability to maintain positive client relationships.
• Strong understanding of cost management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed budget.
• Maintain contract filing systems.
• Provide timely progress and performance reports.
• Liaise with subcontractors and site management.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Cost Management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Project Engineer based at Lutterworth with hybrid working available, with all disciplines being considered. You will report directly to the Senior Project Manager and will assist the Project Manager in coordinating an effective and economic plant design and procurement strategy, ensuring information is issued in time to enable construction, commissioning, and operation in line with the Contract Programme and provide cost data for forecasts and evaluation of variations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure project costs do not exceed tender/varied allowance.
• Ensure all applications for payment are made on or before the due date.
• Ensure contract reviews and monthly forecasts are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain good client relationships at all levels.
• Assist with the Project Management strategy.
• Establish and maintain the contract filing systems.
• Assist in the production of the contract programme and monitor programme and produce progress reports.
• Provide data for the timely production of O&M manuals.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Liaise with site management on design and procurement issues.
• Monitor subcontract performance.
• Assist in the preparation of the construction completion and take‑over documentation.
• Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking, conferences, associations, groups, etc., to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
• Maintain a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.
• In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Work closely with design departments to ensure timely progressing of quality solutions.
• Evaluate innovative solutions and processes.
• Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules on a monthly basis.
• Ensure designs are developed which are safe to construct, commission, operate and maintain.
• Complete the capitalisation process.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent).
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy).
• Contribution Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• And many more benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc.