At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exciting civil and MEICA projects while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a leading infrastructure service provider in the Water and Wastewater sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, private healthcare, generous leave, and more perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for travel and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clean water and wastewater treatment across East Anglia.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in utilities or construction required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure service provider within the Water and Wastewater sector for an experienced Civil Project Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing capital delivery team responsible for delivering key projects across the Anglian Water framework. The successful candidate will support the delivery of multiple civil and MEICA projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in line with client requirements and industry regulations. This role is based in Colchester with regular travel across East Anglia and offers a mixture of office and site-based working.
Benefits as a Civil Project Engineer:
- Company Car and Fuel Card
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare (Single Cover) and Health Care Cash Plan
- Salary Sacrifice EV/Hybrid Car Scheme
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
- Online GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work and Salary Finance Schemes
- Retail Discounts Portal (My Rewards)
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Reward & Recognition Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Responsibilities of the Civil Project Engineer:
- Deliver civil and MEICA projects in line with programme, budget, specification and client requirements
- Support the Project Delivery Manager with the successful delivery of multiple capital projects
- Ensure compliance with all contractual, statutory, environmental and health & safety requirements
- Monitor project progress and identify risks impacting cost, quality or programme
- Raise Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and Change Requests where required
- Capture and record asset changes including decommissioning, alterations and new assets within corporate systems
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, contractors and operational teams throughout project delivery
- Attend site visits and oversee works to ensure quality and compliance standards are achieved
- Support project planning, reporting and documentation processes
- Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency across projects
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high level of customer service
- Contribute to the successful delivery of clean water and wastewater treatment projects across the Anglian Water network
Required Skills and Experience of the Civil Project Engineer:
- Engineering qualification (NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND or Degree level)
- Previous experience within an engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction environment
- Customer-facing experience with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Knowledge of civil engineering and project delivery principles
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within project teams
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Willingness to travel regularly across East Anglia
- Located within a commutable distance of Colchester
Desirable Experience:
- Experience delivering water, wastewater or utilities projects
- Understanding of NEC contracts and change management processes
- Knowledge of MEICA project delivery
- Experience working within regulated infrastructure environments
Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. For further opportunities please take a look at our website.
Locations
Civil Project Engineer in Chelmsford, Essex employer: Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
FJA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Civil Project Engineers within the thriving Water and Wastewater sector. Based in Colchester, employees benefit from a blend of office and site-based work, competitive remuneration, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes private healthcare, generous leave, and opportunities for professional growth. The company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that team members are supported in delivering impactful projects across East Anglia while maintaining strong client relationships.
Contact Details:
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd Recruitment Team
