Project Engineer

at  Wessex Water

Would you enjoy working as part of a hands-on, multidisciplinary project delivery team? If so, we have an interesting opportunity to join our Capital Maintenance Delivery team based in our North division as a Project Engineer.

WHO WE ARE

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.
Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.
We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for both reactive and planned MEICA capital maintenance projects across a diverse range of sites, including water recycling, water production, sewerage and water distribution.
The value of individual projects ranges between £5,000 and £250,000 and will be based across the north of our region.

Your role will involve:

• reviewing project risk/requirements, surveying and scoping, estimating, tendering, procurement, project delivery, supplier and contractor management, commissioning and handover
• the production of tender documents and tender/contract negotiations
• project financial approval, tracking and forecasting
• working closely with our key stakeholders
• ensuring compliance with health and safety and statutory regulations, as well as company and industry design standards and specifications
• ensuring the delivery process accords with our policies and procedures
• ensuring company and departmental targets are met.