Senior Project Engineer

Galliford Try Holdings plc; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for water projects. The ideal candidate will have a relevant ONC/HNC/B.Eng qualification, strong technical skills, and proven experience in the utility industry. This role offers opportunities for career advancement within a high-performing team and a comprehensive benefits package. You will be required to manage site teams, coordinate project activities, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

A wide range of corporate discounts

Cycle to Work schemes

Comprehensive pension plan

Private medical scheme options

Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the utility industry.
• Experience in leading and managing teams/functions.
• CSCS, SMSTS, EUSR Water Hygiene cards (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities from concept through to completion.
• Deliver water projects involving new clean water assets.
• Prepare and review health & safety documentation.
• Manage procurement of materials and identify opportunities for efficiencies.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Proficient in standard setting out techniques (Level, EDM, GPS)

Strong commercial and contractual awareness

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Customer-focused with strong influencing and negotiation skills

Flexible and resilient

Education

ONC / HNC / B.Eng or NVQ equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.

Senior Project Engineer

Base Office - Rickmansworth

Site Locations - Iver WTW & Egham WTW

What you will be doing

• Lead engineering activities from concept through to completion, using in-house resources and site teams.
• Deliver water projects involving new clean water assets (above and below ground), including temporary works and varied installation methods.
• Coordinate early site investigations with clients, designers, and project teams.
• Engage across the full project lifecycle from ECI through to delivery.
• Prepare and review health & safety documentation (risk assessments, method statements, project management plans).
• Manage procurement of materials and identify opportunities for efficiencies.
• Attend and contribute to factory / site testing, commissioning, and client training.
• Participate in internal and client design reviews and hazard studies.
• Work closely with design teams to develop optimal solutions.
• Support cost-to-complete and budget reviews with project teams.
• Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors; assist with subcontract orders and variation claims.
• Liaise with site managers to ensure delivery meets programme, budget, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans throughout the project.
• Drive innovation while ensuring compliance with current standards.
• Prepare and manage project programmes.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety performance.
• Coordinate setting out activities and provide clear instructions to operatives and subcontractors.
• Oversee completion of contract documentation, including "As Built" drawings, commissioning manuals, and O&M manuals.

About You

• ONC / HNC / B.Eng or NVQ equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proficient in standard setting out techniques (Level, EDM, GPS).
• Proven experience in the utility industry.
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and Project.
• Committed to promoting company purpose, vision, and values.
• Professional, organised, and passionate about excellence.
• Flexible, resilient, and able to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Customer-focused with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience in leading and managing teams / functions.
• CSCS, SMSTS, EUSR Water Hygiene cards (desirable).

What We Can Offer in Return

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24 / 7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long‑term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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