Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company seeks a Senior Project Engineer for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in Lincoln. The role involves significant technical leadership and stakeholder engagement to ensure project success. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

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

Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance bonus

Healthcare plan, relocation allowance

Onsite facilities, wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• UK/EU driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for engineering outcomes.
• Lead project reviews and develop engineering plans.
• Represent engineering interests and manage risks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Lincoln

Client: United Utilities

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP)

About us

United Utilities (UU) is ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture where our people can grow and be themselves. Our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a prosperous, greener, and healthier North West of England, respecting the environment, supporting the economy, and benefiting society.

HARP is UU's largest capital project, involving the replacement of 6 tunnel sections along the aqueduct, securing water supplies for millions and leaving a lasting legacy.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

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

Our projects promote environmental and social responsibility, with training and development opportunities, including support for professional accreditation and leadership coaching.

The role

We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to contribute to the HARP project, interfacing with designers, constructors, operations, and assurors. Responsibilities include onboarding delivery partners, design development, technical support, assurance outputs, and technical leadership during outages and connections. Leadership in driving technical excellence and stakeholder engagement are essential.

You will have visibility of major contracts and partners, witnessing project construction and impacting our success. We value strong stakeholder relationships and providing expert guidance to contractors.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and growing professionally, apply now and join UU!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for successful engineering outcomes
• Lead project reviews and process improvements
• Develop and implement engineering plans
• Represent engineering interests and manage risks

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience
• Experience providing technical advice, leading multidisciplinary projects, and managing teams
• UK/EU driving licence

Other

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