Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector, JR United Kingdom seeks a Senior Project Engineer for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in Bradford. The ideal candidate will drive project delivery, manage stakeholders, and ensure technical excellence within multidisciplinary teams while taking part in a major infrastructure initiative. This role provides significant career development opportunities and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 30 after four years

Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

£5,000 car allowance

Healthcare plan

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Onsite facilities

Qualifications

• Must be a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience.
• Experience providing technical advice and leading projects is essential.
• Valid UK/EU driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful engineering outcomes.
• Lead project reviews and improve engineering processes.
• Create and implement project engineering plans.

Skills

Technical advice

Multidisciplinary project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Bradford

Client: United Utilities

Location: Bradford, 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 our 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 and leave a lasting legacy.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 30 after four years, plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
• Performance-related bonus scheme and recognition awards
• £5,000 car allowance
• Healthcare plan, relocation allowance up to £8,000, onsite facilities, discounts, and more

Our projects promote environmental and social responsibility, offering opportunities for learning and growth. We support professional development, including CEng/Ieng status, project management qualifications, and leadership coaching.

The role

We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to contribute to the HARP project. You will interface with designers, constructors, operations, and assure project delivery. Responsibilities include onboarding delivery partners, design development, technical support, and leadership during outages and connections. This role requires driving technical excellence and seamless integration across engineering domains.

You will have visibility of major contracts and industry partners, witnessing project construction and impacting our success. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management are key. Join us to grow professionally and make a positive impact in the North West. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful engineering outcomes
• Lead project reviews and improve engineering processes
• Create and implement project engineering plans
• Represent engineering interests and manage risks

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

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

Other

We rely on our employees to deliver excellent service. In return, we offer competitive salary and development opportunities to support your career growth at UU.