Senior Project Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the water sector is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer for a permanent position. This role requires expertise in managing complex engineering projects from design to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, preferably within the water sector, and a degree in a related field. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, car allowance, and comprehensive health insurance.

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 managing complex engineering projects from design to commissioning.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Health & Safety legislation.
• Familiarity with project delivery in the water sector.

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.

Skills

Project Management experience

Strong communication and client-facing skills

NEC3 contract experience

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

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