Senior Project Engineer (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme)

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to contribute to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). This pivotal role involves interfacing with various stakeholders, overseeing design development, and assuring quality in a major capital project. Competitive benefits include 26 days annual leave, performance bonuses, and a £5,000 car allowance, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

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

Competitive pension with up to 14% employer contribution

Performance bonus and recognition awards

£5,000 car allowance

Healthcare plan and wellness benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Drive project reviews and improve engineering practices.
• Create and implement project plans aligning with standards.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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(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 and be themselves. Our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a prosperous, greener, and healthier North West of England, respecting the environment and supporting society.

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 with up to 14% employer contribution
• Performance bonus, recognition awards, and a £5,000 car allowance
• Healthcare plan, relocation allowance, onsite facilities, and wellness benefits

We support your professional growth through training, certifications, coaching, and mentoring, helping you reach your full potential.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to contribute to the HARP project, interfacing with designers, constructors, operations, and assure quality and technical excellence. The role involves onboarding delivery partners, overseeing design development, technical queries, assurance outputs, and providing technical leadership during outages and connections. Stakeholder engagement and leadership are key.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and society through sustainable engineering. Apply now to be part of the UU team!

Key accountabilities

• Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for successful outcomes
• Drive project reviews and improve engineering practices
• Create and implement project plans aligning with standards
• Represent engineering interests, manage risks, and drive performance

Skills & experience

Essential criteria include:

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

Other

We value our employees and offer competitive pay, development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Join us to grow your career and make a difference in the North West.