At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in delivering a major water infrastructure project and gain hands-on project management experience.
- Company: Ward & Burke, a leading civil engineering contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, pension scheme, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career development and progression.
- Why this job: Be part of a flagship project and develop your engineering career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Ward & Burke are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Engineer to join our team delivering the Havant Thicket Main Pipeline Works, one of the South East's largest and most complex water infrastructure projects. This role is ideally suited to an engineer looking to develop beyond traditional site engineering and gain experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, client liaison, planning, consents and project controls.
Working closely with the Project Manager and Site Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating project interfaces, managing consents and permits, supporting stakeholder engagement, monitoring project progress and ensuring effective communication between the project team, client and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Project Manager and Site Manager in the day‑to‑day delivery of the project.
- Manage and coordinate permits, consents and third‑party approvals.
- Liaise with the Client, regulators, local authorities, landowners and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate project communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Prepare project reports, progress updates and presentations.
- Track actions, risks and key project deliverables.
- Assist with programme monitoring and project controls.
- Coordinate design, construction and commercial interfaces.
- Support site teams in resolving technical and operational issues.
- Attend client meetings and represent the project professionally.
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience working on civil engineering, water, utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery processes.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience within the water industry.
- Knowledge of NEC contracts.
- Experience managing permits, consents or stakeholder engagement.
- Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Accommodation provided where required.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to work on a flagship infrastructure project with a leading civil engineering contractor.
If you are looking to broaden your engineering experience and develop your career within project management and infrastructure delivery, we would like to hear from you.
Project Engineer in Havant employer: Ward and Burke
Ward & Burke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Project Engineers can thrive while contributing to one of the South East's largest water infrastructure projects. With a strong focus on career development, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, employees benefit from hands-on experience in project management and stakeholder engagement. The company also provides generous leave, a pension scheme, and accommodation support, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in civil engineering.
