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Project Engineer

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

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

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