Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Project Engineer on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. You will play a vital role in overseeing engineering outcomes, engaging with stakeholders, and leading multidisciplinary teams. This position offers professional growth opportunities and a chance to positively impact the environment through large-scale engineering projects.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

20% performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

£5,000 car allowance

Onsite gym and childcare facilities

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary projects and managing engineering teams.
• Ability to provide technical advice at a senior level.
• Holds a current UK/EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Onboard delivery partners and manage design development.
• Oversee technical queries and assurance outputs.
• Enhance engineering processes and drive performance.

Skills

Technical advice

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Crawley, West Sussex

Client: United Utilities

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, 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, fostering 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 organization to be part of.

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 fulfill 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 of customers in the North West and will leave a legacy for generations to come.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 26 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years, plus 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% total, and life cover
• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme, recognition awards
• A £5,000 car allowance
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (eligibility criteria apply)
• Onsite gym, physiotherapy lounge, childcare facilities, free parking, EV charging points, prayer rooms, and free Warrington bus service (Warrington only)
• Various discounts and wellness benefits

Our projects are environmentally and socially responsible, providing opportunities for learning and growth. We support training and development programs, including support for professional accreditation and mentoring. We are committed to helping you reach your full potential.

The role

Are you an Engineer or Project Engineer inspired to use your skills for positive environmental and societal impact through large-scale engineering projects? If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for the role of Senior Project Engineer. Join us and help build a greener, brighter future!

As a Senior Project Engineer on HARP, you will be a key interface with designers, constructors, operations, and independent assessors. Your responsibilities include onboarding delivery partners, managing design development, overseeing technical queries, assurance outputs, supporting Compensation Events, and providing technical leadership during outages and connections. This role requires leadership in driving technical excellence and ensuring seamless integration across all engineering aspects of the programme.

You will have visibility of our organization, major contracts, and industry partners. Your work will directly impact our success. Stakeholder engagement is vital; you will need to establish strong relationships and provide expert guidance to contractors and stakeholders.

We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth, with training, development programs, and support to help you thrive in your career and beyond. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the North West of England, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and join the UU family!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure successful engineering outcomes
• Enhance engineering processes and practices across the enterprise
• Develop and execute project engineering plans aligned with client expectations and quality standards
• Represent the engineering perspective within and outside the business, managing risks and driving performance

Skills & experience

To be successful, you should meet these essential criteria:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge, and experience
• Experience providing technical advice at a senior level, leading multidisciplinary projects, and managing engineering teams
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence

Other

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best service. In return, we offer a competitive salary and development opportunities to support your career growth at UU.