Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector seeks a Senior Project Engineer for its Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme in Southampton. This role involves overseeing engineering design and project delivery, while also engaging with stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will have a Chartered Engineer status with significant project management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

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

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 amenities including gym and childcare

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status required.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Valid UK/EU driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design development and technical queries for the HARP project.
• Lead project reviews and enhance engineering practices.
• Collaborate with delivery teams for successful engineering outcomes.

Skills

Technical advice

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

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Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), Southampton

Client: United Utilities

Location: Southampton, 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 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. 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 (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme) is UU's largest capital project, involving the replacement of 6 tunnel sections along the aqueduct, securing water supplies for millions in the North West.

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
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Relocation allowance up to £8,000
• Onsite amenities including gym, physiotherapy, childcare, parking, EV charging, prayer rooms, and free bus service in Warrington
• Additional benefits like gym discounts, health services, and employee assistance programs

Our projects promote environmental and social responsibility, with training programs to support professional growth, including CEng/Ieng status, project management qualifications, leadership coaching, and mentoring.

The role

Are you an engineer or project engineer passionate about making a positive environmental and societal impact through large-scale projects? We seek a visionary Senior Project Engineer to help deliver the HARP project, overseeing design development, technical queries, assurance, and leadership during outages and connections. The role requires driving technical excellence and ensuring seamless engineering integration.

You will have visibility of organizational operations, major contracts, and industry partners, directly impacting project success. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management are essential. Join us to grow professionally and personally while contributing to a sustainable future for the North West of England. Apply now to become part of UU!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders for successful engineering outcomes
• Lead project reviews and enhance engineering practices
• Develop and execute project engineering plans aligned with standards
• Represent engineering interests, manage risks, and drive performance

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

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

Other

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