Senior Project Engineer — Delivery Leader (Engineering/MEP)

Advance TRS; Barking; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Thames Water London Non-Infrastructure Framework, primarily supporting projects across North and East London. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and compliance with specifications.

This role requires leading planning, cost control, and liaison with stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining risk registers.

Qualifications

• Degree in construction-related discipline required.
• Mechanical engineering background desirable.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing programmes and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update construction programmes and milestones.
• Chair planning sessions with key stakeholders.
• Prepare and issue invitations to tender, evaluate responses and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate technical activities between engineering and supply chain teams.
• Manage day-to-day site management activities and safety compliance.
• Review invoices and monitor costs for accuracy.
• Lead design liaison meetings and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Delivery-focused

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Advance TRS is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Thames Water London Non-Infrastructure Framework, primarily supporting projects across North and East London. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will oversee design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery and compliance with specifications.

This role requires leading planning, cost control, and liaison with stakeholders, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining risk registers.