Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

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

Job summary

JR United Kingdom seeks a visionary Senior Project Engineer for overseeing the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in Portsmouth. This senior role requires technical leadership and collaboration to ensure successful engineering outcomes while managing stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will hold Chartered engineer status and possess experience in leading multidisciplinary projects. Join our team to make a lasting environmental and societal impact through large-scale engineering efforts.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, 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

Onsite facilities and various discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary projects and managing engineering teams.
• Valid UK/EU driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aspects of the HARP project, including onboarding delivery partners.
• Drive technical excellence and manage relationships with contractors.
• Develop and execute project engineering plans.

Skills

Technical advice

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Engineering processes

Education

Chartered engineer status

Job description

Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

United Utilities

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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)

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, excel, and be themselves.

Our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a sustainable North West of England, respecting the environment, supporting the economy, and benefiting society.

The HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) is our largest capital project, involving replacing 6 tunnel sections along the aqueduct to secure water supplies for millions and leave 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-related bonus scheme and recognition awards
• £5,000 car allowance
• Healthcare plan, relocation allowance, onsite facilities, and various discounts

We support professional growth through training, mentoring, and accreditation opportunities.

The role

We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to oversee aspects of the HARP project, including onboarding delivery partners, design development, technical support, and leadership during outages and connections. The role requires driving technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and seamless project integration.

You will have visibility across our organization and contribute directly to project success, managing relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

If passionate about making a positive environmental and societal impact through large-scale engineering, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate to ensure successful engineering outcomes
• Enhance engineering processes and practices
• Develop and execute project engineering plans
• Represent engineering interests and manage risks

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

• Chartered or equivalent engineer status
• Experience in providing technical advice, leading multidisciplinary projects, and managing engineering teams
• Valid UK/EU driving license

Other

All employees are expected to deliver excellent service. If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank details in your application.

Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom