Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

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

Job summary

Join a leading utilities company as a Senior Project Engineer for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in Belfast. Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with stakeholders on a significant capital project aimed at ensuring water supply and sustainability in the North West of England. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits including a car allowance, performance bonus, and development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after four years

Up to 14% employer contribution pension scheme

£5,000 car allowance

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Onsite amenities including gym and childcare

Performance-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and teams at a senior level.
• Valid UK/EU driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders for successful engineering outcomes.
• Create and implement project engineering plans aligned with client expectations.
• Enhance engineering processes and practices across projects.

Skills

Technical advice

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary project management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Belfast

Client: United Utilities

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

(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.

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 for millions in the North West and leave a lasting legacy.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years, plus 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme and recognition awards
• A £5,000 car allowance
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Onsite amenities including gym, childcare, parking, and prayer rooms
• Various discounts and employee support programs

Our projects are environmentally and socially responsible, offering opportunities for growth and development, including support for professional accreditation and leadership coaching.

The role

Are you an Engineer or Project Engineer eager to make a positive environmental and societal impact through large-scale, sustainable engineering projects? We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to help us deliver the HARP project, interfacing with designers, constructors, operations, and independent assessors. Responsibilities include onboarding delivery partners, design development, technical support, assurance outputs, and technical leadership during outages and connections. The role requires a leader capable of driving technical excellence and ensuring seamless engineering integration.

You will have visibility of major contracts and industry partners, witnessing projects being built and influencing our success. Stakeholder engagement and effective relationship management are crucial. Join us and contribute to a sustainable future for the North West of England!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders for successful engineering outcomes
• Enhance engineering processes and practices across projects
• Create and implement project engineering plans aligned with client expectations
• Represent the engineering perspective within and outside the organization, managing risks and performance

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience
• Experience providing technical advice at a senior level, leading multidisciplinary projects and teams
• Valid UK/EU driving license

Other

We rely on every employee to deliver excellent service. In return, we offer competitive salaries, development opportunities, and a supportive environment to thrive at UU.