Water Infrastructure Project Lead

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,140,000 - 23,985,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to support a major clean water project in Portsmouth. Based on site, you will cover the full project lifecycle from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will work with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to deliver multidisciplinary works safely, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining quality standards and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil engineering projects within the water, wastewater or wider utilities sector.
• A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Strong understanding of project planning, procurement, cost control and contract administration.
• The ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate programmes, resources and engineering activities across design and construction teams.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Support procurement and coordinate suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist with cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Prepare and review technical submissions, risk assessments, method statements and progress reports.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the client and wider project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Water & wastewater projects

Procurement

Cost control

Contract administration

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder coordination

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

The American Society of Civil Engineers is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer to support a major clean water project in Portsmouth. Based on site, you will cover the full project lifecycle from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning and handover.

You will work with Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors to deliver multidisciplinary works safely, on schedule and within budget, while maintaining quality standards and strong client relationships.