Lead Engineer in Alton

We are making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is seeking a Lead Engineer for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering this landmark infrastructure development. The role involves managing design reviews and technical queries in collaboration with experts, ensuring compliance with reservoir safety standards and contractual timelines. The Lead Engineer will oversee specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller project components, and ensure the availability of accurate data for contractors. Additionally, the role requires engagement with internal teams and stakeholders to secure alignment on solutions, as well as contributing to the development of improved engineering assurance systems and processes.

What will you be doing?

• Chair regular meetings with the Design Guardians to discuss the lookahead, open actions and ongoing issues.
• Manage the response to Technical Queries and Design Submissions by the main works contractors and manage the liaison, input and expectations of all stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the Design Guardian against KPIs and regularly review this with them and provide feedback.
• Coordinate general requests from and to contractors on engineering matters.
• Participate in collaborative planning with Main Works Contractors.
• Chair weekly meetings with PW Operations to discuss, answer and resolve outstanding queries and issues.
• Chair technical workshops between PW Operations, mains works contractors and the Design Guardian to ensure alignment and buy-in of proposed solutions.
• Provide engineering representation at Early Warning meetings to assist in either responding to them or take them away for later resolution.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the HTR Engineering Manager, on progress, forecasts and issues.
• Undertake monthly reviews of the Contractors Programme to inform resource forecasting.
• Manage and/or produce Engineering led papers to support stakeholder engagement and governance processes.
• Attend regular meetings with the HTR Engineering Manager.

What do you need?

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good understanding and appreciation of the “design process” and its commercial implications.
• Strong team player with good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from multiple parties.
• Ability to work to deadlines with a focus on results and quality.
• High competency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams.
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field of study.
• Experience of design management.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please note, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team: Holidays Made Better: 27 days of annual leave, plus.