Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

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

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Senior Project Engineer working on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. You'll utilize your chartered engineering skills to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering sustainable engineering solutions critical for the North West of England. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

26 days annual leave increasing to 30

Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance-related bonus scheme

£5,000 car allowance

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Onsite gym and childcare

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with proven experience.
• Experience leading engineering teams in multidisciplinary settings.
• Current UK/EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders for project success.
• Drive projects and enhance engineering processes.
• Manage project engineering plans aligning with quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Chartered Engineer status or equivalent

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), chelmsford

Client:

United Utilities

Location:

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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. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.

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, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) is United Utilities largest capital project and involves the replacement of 6 tunnel sections along the length of the aqueduct. This multi-billion pound project seeks to secure drinking water supplies to millions of customers in the North West and will leave a legacy for generations to come.

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We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll join a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A £5,000 car allowance to support your travel needs
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• A relocation allowance of up to £8,000, subject to eligibility criteria
• Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free Warrington bus service for UU colleagues – Warrington only
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to learn and grow throughout the project cycle. As part of our team, you will benefit from a range of training and development programs, such as support to gain CEng/Ieng status, AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond.

The role

Are you an Engineer, or Project Engineer inspired to use your engineering skills to make a positive impact on the environment and society through sustainable, large-scale engineering projects? If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for the role of Senior Project Engineer. We're seeking a visionary Senior Project Engineer who can bring their expertise to the table, helping us deliver. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to building a greener, brighter future!

As a HARP Senior Project Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in being our eyes and ears on this exciting long term project. The role will interface with all parties responsible for delivering the HARP project including designers, constructors, operations and independent assurers. Key responsibilities will be onboarding the delivery partners, ownership of design development including the Design Review process and Technical Queries, assurance outputs, provision of technical support to Compensation Events, and technical leadership during outages and connections. This role demands a leader capable of driving technical excellence and ensuring seamless integration across all engineering facets of the HARP programme.

You will have full visibility of the organisation, our major contracts and our largest industry partners. You will witness our projects being built and, through your responsibilities and day-to-day activity, you will have a direct impact on our success. Stakeholder engagement is crucial for this role. You will therefore need to establish strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide expert guidance to our contractors and the wider enterprise.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure successful engineering outcomes
• Drive and review projects, enhancing engineering processes and practices across the enterprise
• Create and execute project engineering plans that align with client expectations and quality standards
• Represent the engineering voice within and outside the business, managing risks and driving performance

Skills & experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or has demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level, leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects and leading/managing an engineering team
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence

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We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom