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