Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company seeks a Senior Project Engineer for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. The role involves technical leadership in a multi-billion-pound project aimed at securing drinking water supplies. Join a mission-driven team committed to sustainable practices and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

14% employer pension contribution

Performance-related bonus

£5,000 car allowance

Healthcare plan

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Onsite gym, childcare, parking

Wellness discounts and support programs

Qualifications

• Must have Chartered or Incorporated Engineer accreditation.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and projects.
• Valid UK/EU driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design development, address technical queries, and ensure quality.
• Create and implement project engineering plans.
• Enhance engineering processes and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Technical Advice

Risk Management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), bath

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Client:

United Utilities

Location:

bath, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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(Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

About us

United Utilities (UU) is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. Our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) is United Utilities' largest capital project, involving the replacement of 6 tunnel sections along the aqueduct. This multi-billion pound project aims to secure drinking water supplies to millions in the North West and will leave a lasting legacy.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after four years, plus 8 bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution, 21% total, plus life cover
• Performance-related bonus, recognition awards
• £5,000 car allowance
• Healthcare plan
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Onsite gym, childcare, parking, prayer rooms, bus service in Warrington
• Wellness discounts, insurance, courses, schemes, and support programs

Our projects are environmentally and socially responsible, offering training, development, and professional growth opportunities. We support your career advancement with programs like CEng/Ieng, PMQ, leadership coaching, and mentoring.

The role

Are you an Engineer or Project Engineer eager to use your skills for sustainable large-scale projects? We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to help us deliver the HARP project, overseeing design development, technical queries, assurance outputs, and technical leadership during outages and connections. You will interface with designers, constructors, operations, and assure quality and integration across engineering facets.

This role offers visibility into major contracts and industry partners, with opportunities to influence project success and stakeholder relationships. Join us to grow professionally and contribute to a sustainable future for the North West. Apply now to become part of the UU team!

Key accountabilities

• Ensure successful engineering outcomes through collaboration
• Enhance engineering processes and practices
• Create and implement project engineering plans
• Represent engineering interests, manage risks, and drive performance

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience
• Experience providing senior technical advice and leading multidisciplinary projects and teams
• Valid UK/EU driving license

Other

We rely on our employees to deliver excellent service. In return, we offer competitive salaries, development opportunities, and a rewarding career at UU.