Project Engineer (Water Sector)

Posted 9 hours 49 minutes ago by Matchtech

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description

My Client is recruiting for a Project Engineer in the Water Sector

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

My Client is recruiting for a Project Engineer in the Water Sector.

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our team, delivering wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure design projects within the framework of an NEC contract. This is a pivotal design-focused role, covering the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through to construction issue drawings.

The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, subcontractors, surveyors, and consultants, ensuring compliance with client requirements, NEC contract obligations, and industry standards.

The Project Engineer will support the construction phase by assisting with constructability reviews, resolving technical queries, and helping with the handover of O&M manuals and Health and Safety files as part of project completion.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and coordinate the design process for water projects from feasibility to construction.
  • Analyze client needs and develop appropriate conceptual designs.
  • Create and manage P6 programmes for design delivery, participating in reviews.
  • Act as the main interface between clients, consultants, and delivery teams, ensuring NEC compliance.
  • Manage design outputs, including reports, drawings, and specifications.
  • Support change management, risk mitigation, and communication under NEC.
  • Ensure designs meet statutory, safety, and technical standards.
  • Participate in project meetings and coordinate RFI and technical query resolutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
  • Maintain accurate project logs and documentation.
Health, Safety, and Environment
  • Fulfill duties under CDM 2015.
  • Manage HSE during pre-construction, including site investigations.
Quality
  • Ensure quality standards in surveys, investigations, and deliverables.
Key Measures and Targets
  • Deliver projects on time and within budget.
Key Relationships
  • Coordinate with Contracts Managers, QS, Project Managers, Design Leads, Site Teams, and Clients' technical teams.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, Civil engineering, or related field; industry experience or qualifications may substitute.
  • Utilities industry experience, especially Water & Wastewater.
  • Proficient in Office 365.
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience in project scheduling, program management, and contract knowledge.
  • Understanding of BIM and PRINCE2 or similar project management certifications.
Additional Information

Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years' experience.