Senior Project Engineer

First Recruitment Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Health & Private Medical Insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

A leading organisation in the water sector is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer for a permanent role. You will manage construction programmes, lead planning with stakeholders, and oversee engineering teams on complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline, strong communication skills, and experience in the water sector. This role includes a competitive salary, car allowance, and additional benefits like holiday options and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction or engineering-related discipline.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in the water sector.
• Mechanical or electrical background with water sector experience.

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.
• Support cost planning and out-turn cost monitoring.
• Drive innovation and improved working practices.
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Knowledge of CDM 2015

Water sector experience

Education

Degree in a construction / Engineering-related discipline

Job description

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

• Degree in a construction / Engineering‑related discipline
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and H&S legislation
• Mechanical / Electrical background
• water sector experience
• 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