Senior Project Engineer - Water Sector

Job Description Senior Project Engineer - Water & Wastewater InfrastructureReading (Hybrid + London & South-East Travel)Full-Time | PermanentSalary up to 75,000 DOE + BenefitsAre you a Senior Project Engineer with strong experience delivering multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects? Ready to take ownership of complex schemes from detailed design through to site delivery?We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead the successful delivery of treatment and infrastructure projects across AMP frameworks in London and the South-East.The RoleThis is a hands-on, client-facing position combining technical oversight, project leadership and site involvement. You will act as a key point of contact for clients and internal teams, ensuring engineering outputs align with programme, budget and quality expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning, coordination and delivery of engineering solutions across treatment and infrastructure projectsProvide technical oversight across design development, specifications, constructability reviews and quality controlAct as primary interface for clients, contractors and suppliersDrive multidisciplinary coordination across civil, mechanical and electrical disciplinesSupport or lead site activities including installation, commissioning and performance validationChair site meetings and proactively resolve delivery challengesOversee preparation and review of technical reports, RAMS, schedules and project documentationPromote CDM compliance, safety standards and environmental best practiceMentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in project deliveryAbout You7+ years' experience in water/wastewater or wider infrastructure project deliveryDegree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (CEng/IEng) desirableStrong understanding of AMP frameworks, CDM regulations and D&B/consultancy environmentsConfident interpreting technical designs and coordinating multidisciplinary inputsExperience using AutoCAD and project/design tools (BIM or process modelling advantageous)Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projectsExcellent communication skills, comfortable representing the business in client and site forumsWorking PatternHybrid role based from Fleet, Hampshire with regular travel to client sites across London and the South-East. Occasional remote working considered.What's on OfferSalary up to 75,000 depending on experience25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysPension schemeDiscretionary bonusPrivate healthcareDeath in Service benefitHybrid workingProfessional development and chartership supportOpportunity to lead high-impact water infrastructure projectsApply nowIf you're a Senior Project Engineer ready to lead multidisciplinary water projects from design through to site delivery, we'd welcome your application.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07