Project Engineer - Water Infrastructure

  • Red Sky Personnel
  • Dec 10, 2025
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Project Engineer

An opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a major long-term alliance. The role covers the full design lifecycle from feasibility through to construction support and technical handover ensuring all work meets client, statutory and NEC contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate design activities from concept through to construction issue, including reports, drawings and specifications.

  • Interpret client requirements, complete root-cause analysis and develop practical design solutions.

  • Work with planning teams to develop and review programme schedules.

  • Act as the main interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.

  • Provide technical support during construction, managing RFIs, technical queries and constructability reviews.

  • Ensure compliance with CDM duties, health and safety requirements, and internal quality standards.

  • Maintain project documentation, registers and design logs.

  • Support junior engineers and contribute to collaborative team delivery.

About You

Essential:

  • Degree/HNC/HND in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or ICA Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience in utilities projects, ideally water/wastewater.

  • Strong design coordination and technical problem-solving skills.

  • Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Knowledge of relevant H&S legislation and design compliance.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with WIMES, NEC contracts, BIM, and project/programme management.

  • SMSTS/NEBOSH, PRINCE2 or similar qualifications.

  • Relevant CSCS card.


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