Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the water management sector as a Senior Project Engineer for the significant Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. You will oversee technical aspects, drive engineering processes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure sustainable project success while contributing to a greener future.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

£5,000 car allowance

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Onsite gym and childcare

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of the project and ensure design development.
• Collaborate with teams for successful engineering outcomes.
• Develop project engineering plans aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Technical advice

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Engineering integration

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer

(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, innovation in our workplace, and 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, 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 lasting legacy.

Benefits

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 gym, physiotherapy, childcare, parking, EV charging, prayer rooms, and free Warrington bus service
• Additional benefits such as gym discounts, mental health support, and flexible benefits

Our projects promote environmental and social responsibility, offering opportunities for learning and growth. We support professional development, 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 impact through sustainable engineering projects? If so, you might be the perfect fit for the role of Senior Project Engineer. Join us to help deliver this vital project and contribute to a greener future.

As a Senior Project Engineer on HARP, you will oversee technical aspects of the project, interface with various stakeholders, and ensure design development, technical review, assurance, and leadership during outages and connections. You will drive technical excellence and ensure seamless engineering integration across the programme.

You will have visibility of our major contracts and industry partners, witnessing the project's construction and directly impacting our success. Stakeholder engagement and establishing strong relationships are crucial. We offer opportunities for professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment. If you are committed to making a difference in the North West, we look forward to your application.

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders for successful engineering outcomes
• Enhance engineering processes and practices across projects
• Develop and implement project engineering plans aligned with client expectations
• Represent the engineering perspective, manage risks, and drive performance

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

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

Other

We rely on our employees to deliver excellent service. In return, we offer a competitive salary and development opportunities to support your career growth at UU.