Overview:
Project Engineer with a main contractor on the Anglian Water framework — design-focused role within the water sector delivering wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects under NEC contracts. You’ll manage the design lifecycle from feasibility and concept through to construction-issue drawings, coordinate multi-discipline teams and consultants, and provide technical support through construction and handover.
Key responsibilities:
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Lead design development from feasibility and concept through to detailed design and construction-issue drawings.
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Develop conceptual solutions following root-cause analysis and ensure designs meet client requirements and statutory standards.
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Manage production and control of design deliverables: reports, drawings, specifications and schedules.
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Act as the primary interface between client, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams to ensure alignment with NEC contract obligations.
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Create and maintain P6 design programmes, attend programme reviews and support change control, early warnings and risk management.
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Raise, manage and resolve RFIs and technical queries during design and construction; perform constructability reviews.
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Prepare and support handover documentation including O&M manuals and health & safety files.
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Maintain project logs, registers and design-related communications; support commercial and contract activities where required.
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Ensure quality of pre-construction surveys, site investigations and deliverables to support ‘right-first-time’ delivery.
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Discharge CDM 2015 duties in the pre-construction phase and ensure compliance with company HSE procedures; report incidents and manage HSE risks.
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Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians; attend design and project progress meetings with stakeholders.
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Contribute practical continuous-improvement suggestions to improve processes and delivery outcomes.
Qualifications:
Essential
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Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ICA or related engineering discipline — or demonstrable industry experience.
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Proficient with Office 365 and common engineering workflows.
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Solid understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices (CDM).
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Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate multi-party design activities.
Desirable
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Familiarity with WIMES standards.
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Experience in water & wastewater delivery.
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Programme/schedule management experience (P6 desirable).
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Commercial/contract awareness and BIM understanding.
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PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification; SMSTS or NEBOSH.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary, company pension and life assurance.
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Private medical and profit/share schemes (where applicable).
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.
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Flexible benefits (salary sacrifice) and Employee Assistance Programme.
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Company vehicle/green car scheme or allowance (role dependent).
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Ongoing training, leadership development and clear progression opportunities.
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Volunteering time and long-service recognition.
Ready to lead design on impactful water projects and drive delivery excellence? If you’re a technically strong, NEC-savvy Project Engineer who thrives on coordination and quality, apply now