Project Engineer
Project Engineer – Water & Wastewater (Anglian Water Alliance)
📍 Location: Various sites across the Anglian Water region – including Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Northamptonshire
💼 Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hrs/week)
💰 Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
📌 Reference: Ref422
The Opportunity
We’re currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a leading delivery partner working on the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. The role involves supporting capital maintenance and enhancement projects across both infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes throughout the Anglian Water region.
Project locations include sites across:
📍 Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Northamptonshire.
This is a pivotal, design-focused position covering the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design through to construction issue drawings. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to play a key part in delivering vital water industry projects in a collaborative alliance environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the design process from feasibility through to detailed design and construction issue.
* Manage multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and subcontractors.
* Act as the key interface between clients, internal delivery teams, and external stakeholders.
* Ensure NEC contract compliance, risk management, and change control.
* Support during construction phase: resolving technical queries, supporting handovers and O&M documentation.
* Attend design and project meetings and ensure deliverables meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Essential Requirements
* Degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or ICA Engineering (experience may be considered in lieu).
* Strong understanding of NEC contracts and water/wastewater project delivery.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
* Proficient in Office 365.
* Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and health & safety best practice.
Desirable
* Familiarity with WIMES standards.
* Experience in the utilities sector, particularly AMP or water industry frameworks.
* Knowledge of BIM and project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2).
* SMSTS or NEBOSH qualification.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary (£50,000–£60,000)
* Company pension & life assurance
* Private medical cover
* Profit share scheme
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty days
* Volunteer leave (8 hours annually)
* Car/van/green car scheme or car allowance (role dependent)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Extensive training & development support
* Career progression opportunities within a major UK infrastructure framework
Interested?
Apply now or contact our team to find out more about this exciting opportunity