Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Red Sky Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves coordinating design activities, managing client relationships, and providing technical support during construction. The ideal candidate holds a degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or ICA Engineering and has proven experience in managing design processes. A focus on compliance with safety and quality standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret client requirements effectively.
• Proficient in managing project documentation and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities from concept to construction issue.
• Interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and delivery teams.
• Provide technical support during construction and manage RFIs.

Skills

Design coordination

Client interface management

Technical support during construction

Root-cause analysis

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or ICA Engineering

Job description

An opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a major long-term alliance. The role covers the full design lifecycle from feasibility through to construction support and technical handover ensuring all work meets client, statutory and NEC contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate design activities from concept through to construction issue, including reports, drawings and specifications.

Interpret client requirements, complete root-cause analysis and develop practical design solutions.

Work with planning teams to develop and review programme schedules.

Act as the main interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.

Provide technical support during construction, managing RFIs, technical queries and constructability reviews.

Ensure compliance with CDM duties, health and safety requirements, and internal quality standards.

Maintain project documentation, registers and design logs.

Support junior engineers and contribute to collaborative team delivery.

About You

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or ICA Engineering (or eq...