At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting water projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a market-leading firm with a focus on innovation and career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, hybrid working, and generous leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the water sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in the UK water sector and project delivery is essential.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Location: South East London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car/Car allowance £4,800 + Package (Details below) - DOE
Industry: Water / Wastewater
Overview
Are you a Project Engineer with experience in the water or wastewater sector? Do you want to join a market-leading business that encourages innovative thinking and offers strong career development opportunities? The business we're working with is a key partner of Thames Water, looking to strengthen their delivery team for the remainder of the AMP8 funding cycle, working on major clean & waste water projects. The successful Project Engineers will work closely with Project Managers, construction teams, and subcontractors to ensure the successful on-site delivery of complex non-infrastructure programmes within the water sector. These projects form part of major clean & wastewater schemes, overseeing multiple work packages aimed at improving the quality and reliability of water distribution across the Lancashire region.
Requirements
- Experience as an Engineer (or similar) within the UK water sector
- Experience across project delivery
- A basic understanding of reading and interpreting designs
- Experience in packaging works and coordinating with procurement, design teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors
Responsibilities
- Outline engineering from project inception through to completion, utilising in-house resources and site teams
- Deliver multiple concurrent projects safely, on time, and within budget
- Liaise with client engineering and operations teams to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded
- Attend internal and external progress and review meetings
- Conduct site visits and meetings
- Establish preliminary and detailed design requirements and solutions
- Prepare estimates and quotations
- Complete contract documentation
- Manage site safety, health, and environmental requirements
- Coordinate with suppliers, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams
- Procure plant, materials, and specialist subcontractors
- Attend and support factory/site testing, commissioning, and client training
- Compile final documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals
- Take responsibility for project profit and loss
- Manage variations and final accounts
Package For The Successful Candidate:
- Company car or car allowance (up to £6,200 per annum)
- Matched pension contributions up to 10%
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Private healthcare / medical insurance
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home)
Project Engineer in Bexley employer: Carrington West
Carrington West is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With a strong focus on improving residential environments in Harlow, team members benefit from competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact the community. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and supports professional advancement, making it an attractive place for experienced project managers looking to make a difference.
