Job Title: Engineering Project Manager
Salary: Up to £56,000 (dependent on experience) + £4,500 car allowance
Location: Reading or Swindon - with travel across sites
Type: Permanent, full-time, hybrid site/office
About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated and skilled professional to manage end-to-end engineering projects across our client's operational sites and estate. You'll oversee the full project lifecycle - from scoping and tendering to construction, commissioning, and handover - ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and delivery.
About the Client:
Our client is a leading UK utility provider, delivering essential services to millions of customers every day. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, they are focused on creating a better future for communities, the environment, and their people.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and deliver a portfolio of mechanical, electrical, and ICA projects, typically valued between £100,000 and £1 million each.
Oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, from concept through to completion.
Collaborate with operational teams and contractors to develop cost-effective, low-risk solutions.
Maintain a zero-compromise approach to health and safety, including monthly audits.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and CDM regulations.
Lead project construction, financial forecasting, and reporting.
Approve project documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and construction phase plans.
Oversee commissioning, training, and handover to operations teams, ensuring all completion documents are provided.
What Our Client is Looking For:
Background in mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering (formal qualifications preferred, e.g., BTEC/HND or equivalent experience).
Knowledge of clean water processing and/or wastewater treatment.
Strong stakeholder coordination skills across internal teams and external contractors.
Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in construction, including CDM (training can be provided).
Proven experience in construction or engineering project management.
What Our Client Offers:
Up to £56,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
£4,500 per annum car allowance
26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 with service
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)
Annual personal medical assessment
Access to a benefits hub with discounts and wellbeing support
Eligibility:
Full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle with business-use insurance (for site travel).
Opportunity for Growth:
Our client offers a supportive, inclusive work environment with genuine opportunities for career progression. This role offers exposure to diverse, high-impact projects, enabling you to broaden your technical expertise and leadership skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status