Water Project Engineer – Ownership & Career Growth

J3A Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial vehicle provided

40-hour working week

Site-based and Newbury office

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for a growing SME delivering water sector projects across the Thames Water portfolio. You’ll own projects from planning through installation and handover, coordinating engineers, designers, contractors and clients.

You’ll review drawings, develop schedules, manage procurement and track progress while maintaining safety and budget discipline. A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to organise competing deadlines are essential for

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or delivery role, preferably in water/utilities.
• Confidence interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong organisation, communication and coordination skills.
• Understanding of site safety, installation and commissioning.
• SSSTS or SMSTS would be advantageous; training support may be available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple projects, monitor programmes and milestones and align engineers, designers, contractors, suppliers and clients.
• Review drawings and specifications, challenge technical issues and support design changes.
• Develop and update project schedules and coordinate procurement, manufacture, construction and installation.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, method statements and progress records.
• Engage suppliers, review equipment specs, track deliveries and resolve issues.
• Visit sites to inspect installations, support testing and handover.
• Maintain awareness of labour, materials and subcontractor costs against budgets.

Skills

Project coordination

Engineering drawings

Communication

Site safety

Budget awareness

Job description

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer for a growing SME delivering water sector projects across the Thames Water portfolio. You’ll own projects from planning through installation and handover, coordinating engineers, designers, contractors and clients.

You’ll review drawings, develop schedules, manage procurement and track progress while maintaining safety and budget discipline. A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to organise competing deadlines are essential for