Avove Apprenticeships Be The Future! Being an apprentice at Avove isn t just a job, it s the beginning of a rewarding career. We re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving apprentice community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business. About our apprenticeships We re here to help you grow. As an apprentice, you ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and take part in training designed just for your role. You ll join a supportive apprentice community, have the chance to become a STEM ambassador, and use your digital skills to help us inspire other young people through social media. We want you to enjoy what you do, learn quickly, aim high, and get hands-on experience so keep reading and apply today! About the apprenticeship role We re passionate about developing future talent. As an Apprentice Site Supervisor, you ll learn how we deliver water and wastewater projects from early design stages through to construction. You ll work alongside experienced Site Managers, gaining hands-on experience in planning and running site activities safely and efficiently. You ll also learn how to monitor quality, performance, and health and safety standards. Your time will be split between working on site and learning on the job as well as studying towards your Level 4 Site Supervisor apprenticeship with support from our training provider. This apprenticeship will take around 24 months to complete including end point assessment (EPA). The role is based out of our Prescot site with some work in our Warrington office, and you will work 40 hours per week onsite. This role is a September 2026 start. What your day could look like Learning to manage risk, change, and opportunities throughout a project. Responding to issues and communicating effectively with the team. Understanding how to plan and allocate resources to keep projects on track. Learning to assess environmental impacts and work with our environmental team to promote good practices. Gaining experience in leading teams and subcontractors to meet high standards and deadlines. Applying health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSEQ) standards every day. Developing your commercial awareness to support financial reviews. Learning how to carry out quality checks and meet contract requirements. Developing client relationships and meet agreed performance targets. We give all our apprentices the equivalent of one day a week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider. About you You will need the following to be eligible for this apprenticeship: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade 4 or above 64 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels or BTEC qualifications You need to be 18+ years old for this apprenticeship due to Health & Safety reasons. A full driving licence is strongly recommended. If you're learning to drive, we may be able to support you financially, depending on your circumstances. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment. This opportunity would be a great fit if you re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we d love to hear from you! What s in it for you We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & health cash plan Avove discount scheme Family-friendly policies Lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving About us At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK s utilities infrastructure helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment. We are an equal opportunities employer We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing. Ready to apply? Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis. If you have questions, reach out to us Want to learn more about Avove Early Careers? Visit our pages. Need help with your CV or interview prep? Visit our resource page.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Avove Apprenticeships Be The Future! Being an apprentice at Avove isn t just a job, it s the beginning of a rewarding career. We re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving apprentice community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business. About our apprenticeships We re here to help you grow. As an apprentice, you ll learn from experienced colleagues, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and take part in training designed just for your role. You ll join a supportive apprentice community, have the chance to become a STEM ambassador, and use your digital skills to help us inspire other young people through social media. We want you to enjoy what you do, learn quickly, aim high, and get hands-on experience so keep reading and apply today! About the apprenticeship role We re passionate about developing future talent. As an Apprentice Site Supervisor, you ll learn how we deliver water and wastewater projects from early design stages through to construction. You ll work alongside experienced Site Managers, gaining hands-on experience in planning and running site activities safely and efficiently. You ll also learn how to monitor quality, performance, and health and safety standards. Your time will be split between working on site and learning on the job as well as studying towards your Level 4 Site Supervisor apprenticeship with support from our training provider. This apprenticeship will take around 24 months to complete including end point assessment (EPA). The role is based out of our Prescot site with some work in our Warrington office, and you will work 40 hours per week onsite. This role is a September 2026 start. What your day could look like Learning to manage risk, change, and opportunities throughout a project. Responding to issues and communicating effectively with the team. Understanding how to plan and allocate resources to keep projects on track. Learning to assess environmental impacts and work with our environmental team to promote good practices. Gaining experience in leading teams and subcontractors to meet high standards and deadlines. Applying health, safety, quality, and environmental (HSEQ) standards every day. Developing your commercial awareness to support financial reviews. Learning how to carry out quality checks and meet contract requirements. Developing client relationships and meet agreed performance targets. We give all our apprentices the equivalent of one day a week to dedicate to your studies and time to attend training with your apprenticeship provider. About you You will need the following to be eligible for this apprenticeship: Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at a grade 4 or above 64 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels or BTEC qualifications You need to be 18+ years old for this apprenticeship due to Health & Safety reasons. A full driving licence is strongly recommended. If you're learning to drive, we may be able to support you financially, depending on your circumstances. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment. This opportunity would be a great fit if you re confident using digital tools like Microsoft Office and enjoy working with others. We re looking for someone who communicates clearly, stays organised, and pays attention to detail. You ll need to be comfortable working in a team and able to take initiative when working independently. If you re motivated, eager to learn, and interested in developing leadership skills, we d love to hear from you! What s in it for you We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & health cash plan Avove discount scheme Family-friendly policies Lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving About us At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK s utilities infrastructure helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment. We are an equal opportunities employer We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing. Ready to apply? Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis. If you have questions, reach out to us Want to learn more about Avove Early Careers? Visit our pages. Need help with your CV or interview prep? Visit our resource page.
We are ambitious That's why we need people like you to help us. Our Design team is recruiting Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for leading high-impact projects? If so, keep reading as we're seeking a skilled Design Manager to join our team in either Fareham or Brighton. As a Design Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and coordinating the design process on contractor led waste and water infrastructure projects. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will drive design from tender through to construction and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, buildable, compliant, cost effective and aligned with programme constraints. Projects may include water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines and rising mains, storage assets and complex MEICA installations delivered within live operational environments. Here are some of the things that you'll get involved in Lead and manage the contractor led design process from tender stage through detailed design and construction support. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, ICA and process designers. Act as the primary interface between design, construction, commercial and planning teams, ensuring design solutions support safe and efficient delivery. Plan and manage design deliverables, information release schedules and design programmes to support construction sequencing and key milestones. Chair and lead design coordination and design review meetings, ensuring timely decision making and closure of actions. Ensure designs meet contractual requirements, client specifications, regulatory standards and water industry best practice. Drive buildability, operability and maintainability reviews, challenging design solutions where necessary to optimise delivery and whole life performance. Manage and control design development and design change, including assessment of impacts on cost, programme, risk and construction methodology. Coordinate design risk management, ensuring hazards are identified and mitigated through design in collaboration with construction and CDM teams. Work closely with the Principal Designer to ensure health and safety considerations are embedded within the design process and supported in Pre Construction Information. Support resolution of site based technical queries, RFIs and design related construction issues. Attend site regularly to engage with delivery teams and maintain alignment between design intent and construction. Produce progress updates and reports for project leadership and client teams. We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate Experience delivering waste and water infrastructure projects, ideally within regulated water frameworks. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works, and sequencing in live operational environments. Experience managing external consultants and in-house designers to deliver coordinated, high-quality design outputs. Knowledge of CDM 2015 and the role design plays in managing construction and operational risk. An engineering qualification in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (minimum HNC or equivalent NVQ Level 4). Professional membership (e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIHT, or equivalent) is desirable. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand design impacts on cost and programme. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and design coordination systems. A full UK driving licence. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
May 11, 2026
Full time
We are ambitious That's why we need people like you to help us. Our Design team is recruiting Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for leading high-impact projects? If so, keep reading as we're seeking a skilled Design Manager to join our team in either Fareham or Brighton. As a Design Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and coordinating the design process on contractor led waste and water infrastructure projects. Working as part of the project delivery team, you will drive design from tender through to construction and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, buildable, compliant, cost effective and aligned with programme constraints. Projects may include water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines and rising mains, storage assets and complex MEICA installations delivered within live operational environments. Here are some of the things that you'll get involved in Lead and manage the contractor led design process from tender stage through detailed design and construction support. Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, ICA and process designers. Act as the primary interface between design, construction, commercial and planning teams, ensuring design solutions support safe and efficient delivery. Plan and manage design deliverables, information release schedules and design programmes to support construction sequencing and key milestones. Chair and lead design coordination and design review meetings, ensuring timely decision making and closure of actions. Ensure designs meet contractual requirements, client specifications, regulatory standards and water industry best practice. Drive buildability, operability and maintainability reviews, challenging design solutions where necessary to optimise delivery and whole life performance. Manage and control design development and design change, including assessment of impacts on cost, programme, risk and construction methodology. Coordinate design risk management, ensuring hazards are identified and mitigated through design in collaboration with construction and CDM teams. Work closely with the Principal Designer to ensure health and safety considerations are embedded within the design process and supported in Pre Construction Information. Support resolution of site based technical queries, RFIs and design related construction issues. Attend site regularly to engage with delivery teams and maintain alignment between design intent and construction. Produce progress updates and reports for project leadership and client teams. We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate Experience delivering waste and water infrastructure projects, ideally within regulated water frameworks. Strong understanding of construction methodologies, temporary works, and sequencing in live operational environments. Experience managing external consultants and in-house designers to deliver coordinated, high-quality design outputs. Knowledge of CDM 2015 and the role design plays in managing construction and operational risk. An engineering qualification in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (minimum HNC or equivalent NVQ Level 4). Professional membership (e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIHT, or equivalent) is desirable. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand design impacts on cost and programme. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High level of IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and design coordination systems. A full UK driving licence. Our Company Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone's growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment. What Next You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don't receive feedback within that timescale, please don't be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do! In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme. Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure - Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Job Description To oversee and manage the on-site delivery of water & wastewater infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing site teams, subcontractors, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Supervise day-to-day operations on site for water & wastewater infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects (e.g., pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants). Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and health & safety regulations. Coordinate with engineers, planners, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Enforce site safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits. Ensure environmental regulations and sustainability practices are adhered to. Manage and motivate site personnel and subcontractors. Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks. Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards. Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, inspections, and progress reports. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities. Attend site meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and issues. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience: Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in site management, preferably in water. Proven track record of delivering infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Strong knowledge of construction methods, health & safety regulations, and environmental standards. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in project management software and MS Office Suite. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Certifications (Preferred): SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
May 10, 2026
Full time
United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure - Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK's largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Job Description To oversee and manage the on-site delivery of water & wastewater infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing site teams, subcontractors, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Supervise day-to-day operations on site for water & wastewater infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects (e.g., pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants). Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and health & safety regulations. Coordinate with engineers, planners, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Enforce site safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits. Ensure environmental regulations and sustainability practices are adhered to. Manage and motivate site personnel and subcontractors. Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks. Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with quality standards. Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, inspections, and progress reports. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, consultants, and local authorities. Attend site meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and issues. Qualifications Qualifications & Experience: Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum 5 years' experience in site management, preferably in water. Proven track record of delivering infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects on time and within budget. Strong knowledge of construction methods, health & safety regulations, and environmental standards. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in project management software and MS Office Suite. Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. Certifications (Preferred): SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in site management. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in project management software are essential. The role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
May 10, 2026
Full time
A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in site management. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in project management software are essential. The role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
We are working with a leading contractor group that has secured a long-term framework to upgrade and maintain capital assets across the water sector in South & West Wales. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, they are looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their expanding team. Schemes include pressurised pipelines, rising mains, pumping stations, and mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and safe delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, within budget, and in accordance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a stable regional framework with long-term project continuity, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Manage site operations and coordinate construction activities Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Monitor project progress and address any delivery risks Work closely with commercial teams to support cost control and contract management Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and project specifications Maintain clear communication with project teams and client representatives Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior management Requirements: Experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within a civil engineering contracting environment Background in water, utilities, or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of site management, HSEQ compliance, and construction delivery Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience SMSTS and a full UK driving licence
May 09, 2026
Full time
We are working with a leading contractor group that has secured a long-term framework to upgrade and maintain capital assets across the water sector in South & West Wales. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, they are looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their expanding team. Schemes include pressurised pipelines, rising mains, pumping stations, and mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and safe delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, within budget, and in accordance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a stable regional framework with long-term project continuity, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Manage site operations and coordinate construction activities Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Monitor project progress and address any delivery risks Work closely with commercial teams to support cost control and contract management Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and project specifications Maintain clear communication with project teams and client representatives Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior management Requirements: Experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within a civil engineering contracting environment Background in water, utilities, or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of site management, HSEQ compliance, and construction delivery Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience SMSTS and a full UK driving licence
We are working with a leading contractor group that has secured a long-term framework to upgrade and maintain capital assets across the water sector in South & West Wales. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, they are looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their expanding team. Schemes include pressurised pipelines, rising mains, pumping stations, and mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and safe delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, within budget, and in accordance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a stable regional framework with long-term project continuity, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Manage site operations and coordinate construction activities Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Monitor project progress and address any delivery risks Work closely with commercial teams to support cost control and contract management Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and project specifications Maintain clear communication with project teams and client representatives Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior management Requirements: Experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within a civil engineering contracting environment Background in water, utilities, or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of site management, HSEQ compliance, and construction delivery Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience SMSTS and a full UK driving licence
May 09, 2026
Full time
We are working with a leading contractor group that has secured a long-term framework to upgrade and maintain capital assets across the water sector in South & West Wales. With multiple live projects and a strong pipeline of future work, they are looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their expanding team. Schemes include pressurised pipelines, rising mains, pumping stations, and mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrades to wastewater treatment works. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and safe delivery of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed to programme, within budget, and in accordance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work on a stable regional framework with long-term project continuity, competitive salaries, and strong career development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Manage site operations and coordinate construction activities Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers Monitor project progress and address any delivery risks Work closely with commercial teams to support cost control and contract management Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and project specifications Maintain clear communication with project teams and client representatives Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior management Requirements: Experience as a Site Agent or Sub Agent within a civil engineering contracting environment Background in water, utilities, or infrastructure projects Strong knowledge of site management, HSEQ compliance, and construction delivery Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience SMSTS and a full UK driving licence
AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yet appropriate solutions. We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects for planned and reactive projects. Due to the expansion of our team, we are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to work within our multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who fit in with our company values and are keen to develop in a forward-thinking organisation Job Description Role Purpose To manage all on-site construction, installation, and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant, and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme, and budget. The role involves coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical, and ICA installation works. Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site coordination meetings. Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems. Carry out site inspections, safety audits, and incident/near-miss reporting. Implement environmental controls relating to water industry works (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling). Ensure quality of work meets specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards. Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA works associated with water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, and process upgrades. Ensure construction is carried outin accordance withapproved designs, drawings, and schedules. Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations, and commissioning activities. Manage material deliveries, plant usage,logistics, and site readiness. Programme, Cost & Progress Management Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans asrequired. Monitor productivity and resource utilisation. Assistwith cost control, variations, procurement needs, and forecasting. Ensuretimelycompletion of project documentation, daily reports, and site records. Stakeholder Coordination Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants, and regulatory bodies. Communicate site issues, risks, and progress updates clearly and promptly. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, commissioning). Support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas Qualifications Essential Qualifications & Experience Significant experienceas a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in the water, wastewater, utilities, or civil engineering sector. Strong understanding of water industry construction activities, including treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems, and MEICA integration. Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams. Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015, and quality control. Proficiencyin reading drawings, schedules, RAMS, and technical documentation. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Qualifications SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). CSCS Gold/Black Card. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate. EUSR/SHEA Water card. Confined Space training. Experience with NEC contract environments. Background in MEICA or civil engineering beneficial. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent organisational and planning ability. Ability toidentifyrisks and proactively implement mitigation measures. Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools). Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing site conditions. Working Conditions Primarily site-based at water/wastewater treatment works, pipeline routes, or pumping stations. Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas, and varied weather conditions. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may berequiredbased on project needs. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory. Salary and benefits Life insurance Benefits portal Company pension Additional Information At AFECO, we value our employee's and encourage and support them to development themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and size in the water sector including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating andmaintainingand workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a Company we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex,disabilityor age.
May 09, 2026
Full time
AFECO is an engineering services provider, delivering high quality process and MEICA design and installation projects predominantly across the South of England and Midlands for the water industry. We have excellent inhouse engineering teams capable of delivering all stages of the project cycle, from concept through to commissioning, with a strong focus on process led innovative and robust yet appropriate solutions. We have a portfolio of varied projects covering both wastewater and clean water projects for planned and reactive projects. Due to the expansion of our team, we are currently recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to work within our multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals who fit in with our company values and are keen to develop in a forward-thinking organisation Job Description Role Purpose To manage all on-site construction, installation, and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant, and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme, and budget. The role involves coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical, and ICA installation works. Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site coordination meetings. Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards. Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS, and permit-to-work systems. Carry out site inspections, safety audits, and incident/near-miss reporting. Implement environmental controls relating to water industry works (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling). Ensure quality of work meets specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards. Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA works associated with water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, and process upgrades. Ensure construction is carried outin accordance withapproved designs, drawings, and schedules. Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations, and commissioning activities. Manage material deliveries, plant usage,logistics, and site readiness. Programme, Cost & Progress Management Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans asrequired. Monitor productivity and resource utilisation. Assistwith cost control, variations, procurement needs, and forecasting. Ensuretimelycompletion of project documentation, daily reports, and site records. Stakeholder Coordination Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants, and regulatory bodies. Communicate site issues, risks, and progress updates clearly and promptly. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, commissioning). Support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas Qualifications Essential Qualifications & Experience Significant experienceas a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in the water, wastewater, utilities, or civil engineering sector. Strong understanding of water industry construction activities, including treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems, and MEICA integration. Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams. Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015, and quality control. Proficiencyin reading drawings, schedules, RAMS, and technical documentation. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Qualifications SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). CSCS Gold/Black Card. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate. EUSR/SHEA Water card. Confined Space training. Experience with NEC contract environments. Background in MEICA or civil engineering beneficial. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent organisational and planning ability. Ability toidentifyrisks and proactively implement mitigation measures. Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools). Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing site conditions. Working Conditions Primarily site-based at water/wastewater treatment works, pipeline routes, or pumping stations. Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas, and varied weather conditions. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may berequiredbased on project needs. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory. Salary and benefits Life insurance Benefits portal Company pension Additional Information At AFECO, we value our employee's and encourage and support them to development themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and size in the water sector including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating andmaintainingand workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a Company we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex,disabilityor age.
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyou'repassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team,we'dlove to hear from you-even if youdon'ttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. Locations we are recruiting in include: Camberley, Hertfordshire & Essex Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence. Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports Review value management and advise on Risk management Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts Plan and implement change management and cost control. Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager Qualifications Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen. Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working. Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution. Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports. Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team Strong analytical skills Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge Confidence and ability to assert influence Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP8 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. At Costain, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. Ifyou'repassionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team,we'dlove to hear from you-even if youdon'ttick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. Locations we are recruiting in include: Camberley, Hertfordshire & Essex Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Undertaking the efficient and effective management and issuing of accurate, timely and compliant notices and correspondence. Ensuring contractual and commercial risks and opportunities are identified to the Contract Leader Preparation and agreement of applications for payment or the assessment & preparation of payment certificates Maintaining registers of variations, delay, extension times and claims Compliant and consistent implementation of the Company's commercial policies and procedures Assist with preparation of monthly progress valuations and claims for work completed Produce pre-Contract tender negotiations & reports where necessary Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and Contract Leader Reports Review value management and advise on Risk management Prepare supply chain enquiries, negotiate, administer, and finalise / close out supply chain contracts Plan and implement change management and cost control. Maintaining awareness of the different construction contracts in current use Ensure all health, safety and environmental risk situations are brought to the attention of Contract Leader / Project Manager Qualifications Demonstrable financial and commercial acumen. Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working. Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating office management systems including filing systems and document control and distribution. Extensive experience of technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, payment certificates and interim financial reports and closeout reports. Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions Proven negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team Strong analytical skills Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge Confidence and ability to assert influence Holds an RICS / CICES accredited degree About Us Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do. Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase. We do share individual feedback following an interview. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have fantastic opportunities for individuals to join our growing AMP7 delivery team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes.
Project Manager Opportunity in the Wastewater Sector! Role: Project Manager Location: North Wales (Multi Site) Duration: 18 Months+ Rate: £450 p/d - Inside IR35 Sector: Water/WasteWater PReferbale M&E bias - but we can consider a civils background with a strong water/Wastewater background Are you a skilled Project Manager with a strong background in the UK water sector? Join our team as we embark on the AMP8 Welsh Water Framework, driving transformation projects across Severn Trent Water's Non-infrastructure Wastewater Flagship Projects. This is a chance to be a key player in a leading contractor's project team, contributing to the success of a high-value project portfolio of phosphorous removal work worth up to £40m. Essential: Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial, or engineering related discipline. Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives. Experience in project delivery Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC, with ability to negotiate and administer Risk & Opportunity Management experience Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety Key Responsibilities: 1. Leadership and Safety Advocacy: Lead site teams to maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring safety is the top priority. Implement robust management and monitoring procedures for design, procurement, and installation. Champion Health & Safety compliance, collaborating closely with the Health & Safety Team. 2. Commercial and Programme Management: Manage SHEQ and CDM compliance, taking responsibility for the commercial and programmatic aspects of schemes. Chair and document various meetings, covering site progress, safety, design, and sub-contract meetings. Support the commercial team in sub-contract package selection and procurement. 3. Project Delivery and Team Motivation: Motivate and support site teams and sub-contractors to achieve targets and objectives. Resolve complex issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring smooth project delivery. Provide development opportunities through delegation and support training initiatives. Qualifications and Skills: Relevant industry qualification preferred (e.g., ONC, HNC, Degree). Technical knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Water & Waste Water Operations. Strong planning awareness and abilities. First Aid at work certification. Proficient in IT skills, including company software packages. Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences. Join us in shaping the future of water infrastructure! Apply now to be part of our dynamic and innovative team.
Oct 07, 2025
Contractor
Project Manager Opportunity in the Wastewater Sector! Role: Project Manager Location: North Wales (Multi Site) Duration: 18 Months+ Rate: £450 p/d - Inside IR35 Sector: Water/WasteWater PReferbale M&E bias - but we can consider a civils background with a strong water/Wastewater background Are you a skilled Project Manager with a strong background in the UK water sector? Join our team as we embark on the AMP8 Welsh Water Framework, driving transformation projects across Severn Trent Water's Non-infrastructure Wastewater Flagship Projects. This is a chance to be a key player in a leading contractor's project team, contributing to the success of a high-value project portfolio of phosphorous removal work worth up to £40m. Essential: Project Management experience in managing multi-disciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial, or engineering related discipline. Excellent oral and written communicator with the ability to work in close partnership with clients, stakeholders, and end users. Must be delivery driven with the ability to set targets and manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives. Experience in project delivery Strategic, operational, technical and management skills Knowledge of Construction Contracts, ideally NEC, with ability to negotiate and administer Risk & Opportunity Management experience Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety Key Responsibilities: 1. Leadership and Safety Advocacy: Lead site teams to maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring safety is the top priority. Implement robust management and monitoring procedures for design, procurement, and installation. Champion Health & Safety compliance, collaborating closely with the Health & Safety Team. 2. Commercial and Programme Management: Manage SHEQ and CDM compliance, taking responsibility for the commercial and programmatic aspects of schemes. Chair and document various meetings, covering site progress, safety, design, and sub-contract meetings. Support the commercial team in sub-contract package selection and procurement. 3. Project Delivery and Team Motivation: Motivate and support site teams and sub-contractors to achieve targets and objectives. Resolve complex issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring smooth project delivery. Provide development opportunities through delegation and support training initiatives. Qualifications and Skills: Relevant industry qualification preferred (e.g., ONC, HNC, Degree). Technical knowledge of Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Water & Waste Water Operations. Strong planning awareness and abilities. First Aid at work certification. Proficient in IT skills, including company software packages. Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences. Join us in shaping the future of water infrastructure! Apply now to be part of our dynamic and innovative team.
We're looking for Senior Project Manager's to join our Natural Resources business unit, working on projects based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire for our 7 year, c 1bn framework with Southern Water. Location: site based across the Southern Water patch - Kent, Sussex or Hampshire Contract: Permanent, Full-time What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering design and build projects across the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, water and wastewater projects. What will your day to day in the role look like? Your day to day will include: Leading projects from conception through to handover, ensuring timely and smooth delivery. Overseeing the health and safety standards on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations. Managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to drive project success. Ensuring all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. What are we looking for? This role of Senior Project Manager is great for you if: You have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and experience within regulated utilities infrastructure or the built environment sector. You have strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations. You possess excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Full UK driving license. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for Senior Project Manager's to join our Natural Resources business unit, working on projects based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire for our 7 year, c 1bn framework with Southern Water. Location: site based across the Southern Water patch - Kent, Sussex or Hampshire Contract: Permanent, Full-time What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering design and build projects across the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, water and wastewater projects. What will your day to day in the role look like? Your day to day will include: Leading projects from conception through to handover, ensuring timely and smooth delivery. Overseeing the health and safety standards on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations. Managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to drive project success. Ensuring all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. What are we looking for? This role of Senior Project Manager is great for you if: You have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and experience within regulated utilities infrastructure or the built environment sector. You have strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations. You possess excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Full UK driving license. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
We're looking for Senior Project Manager's to join our Natural Resources business unit, working on projects based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire for our 7 year, c£1bn framework with Southern Water. Location: site based across the Southern Water patch - Kent, Sussex or Hampshire Contract: Permanent, Full-time What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering design and build projects across the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, water and wastewater projects. What will your day to day in the role look like? Your day to day will include: Leading projects from conception through to handover, ensuring timely and smooth delivery. Overseeing the health and safety standards on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations. Managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to drive project success. Ensuring all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. What are we looking for? This role of Senior Project Manager is great for you if: You have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and experience within regulated utilities infrastructure or the built environment sector. You have strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations. You possess excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Full UK driving license. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for Senior Project Manager's to join our Natural Resources business unit, working on projects based across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire for our 7 year, c£1bn framework with Southern Water. Location: site based across the Southern Water patch - Kent, Sussex or Hampshire Contract: Permanent, Full-time What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be working within the Southern Water team, supporting them in delivering design and build projects across the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, water and wastewater projects. What will your day to day in the role look like? Your day to day will include: Leading projects from conception through to handover, ensuring timely and smooth delivery. Overseeing the health and safety standards on projects, ensuring compliance with regulations. Managing relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to drive project success. Ensuring all commercial aspects of the project are managed in a timely and proactive way giving accurate forecast and estimates. What are we looking for? This role of Senior Project Manager is great for you if: You have a relevant degree (or equivalent) and experience within regulated utilities infrastructure or the built environment sector. You have strong knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations. You possess excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. Full UK driving license. We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Kier Water Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have been appointed to work in partnership with Thames Water, as part of the wider £840m Capital Delivery Framework AMP 8 investment plan. The framework is for a five-year period with further investment estimated to be up to £20bn by the end of 2030. The programme of works will include modernisation of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure across London and Thames Valley regions. Career opportunities and registering your interest We're now seeking to grow our workforce and develop our resource and skills capability, in order to deliver these vital projects. We're looking to attract diverse talent with transferable skills from the previous delivery of major projects, ideally at Tier 1 level. The roles will be situated across London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire regions and across all levels of positions including, but not limited to: Project Managers Senior Project Managers Assistant Project Managers Construction Managers Agents Sub-Agents Senior Engineers Site Engineers Works Managers General Foreman Managing Quantity Surveyors Quantity Surveyors Estimators Design Managers Design Co-ordinators Planners M&E Project Engineers Commissioning Engineers Health and Safety Advisors Environmental Advisors Document Controllers Technical Administrators If you're interested in joining us and developing a career within Kier, then please apply and register your interest today. Our team of dedicated recruiters will follow-up with you to provide further detail on these exciting opportunities and expected timelines. Upon your application, please state the job position you are interested in, your desired work location and any additional information you would like to let us know, such as open to re-locating. Our opportunities are designed to provide flexibility, where we can. Therefore, please state on your application if you have any flexible working requirements and we will aim to support where possible. Please note, a valid UK driving license is essential. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Keir's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to Work & Security Clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For some of our positions, you may also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process. Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd October We look forward to seeing your application to
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Kier Water Projects - Expression of Interest About Kier At Kier Group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver vital infrastructure across the UK and build lasting legacies through supporting our clients and communities in which we operate. With an order book value in excess of £10bn, we're committed to building resilience and creating innovative solutions for our customers. Within our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks business we have been appointed to work in partnership with Thames Water, as part of the wider £840m Capital Delivery Framework AMP 8 investment plan. The framework is for a five-year period with further investment estimated to be up to £20bn by the end of 2030. The programme of works will include modernisation of clean water and wastewater non-infrastructure across London and Thames Valley regions. Career opportunities and registering your interest We're now seeking to grow our workforce and develop our resource and skills capability, in order to deliver these vital projects. We're looking to attract diverse talent with transferable skills from the previous delivery of major projects, ideally at Tier 1 level. The roles will be situated across London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Hertfordshire regions and across all levels of positions including, but not limited to: Project Managers Senior Project Managers Assistant Project Managers Construction Managers Agents Sub-Agents Senior Engineers Site Engineers Works Managers General Foreman Managing Quantity Surveyors Quantity Surveyors Estimators Design Managers Design Co-ordinators Planners M&E Project Engineers Commissioning Engineers Health and Safety Advisors Environmental Advisors Document Controllers Technical Administrators If you're interested in joining us and developing a career within Kier, then please apply and register your interest today. Our team of dedicated recruiters will follow-up with you to provide further detail on these exciting opportunities and expected timelines. Upon your application, please state the job position you are interested in, your desired work location and any additional information you would like to let us know, such as open to re-locating. Our opportunities are designed to provide flexibility, where we can. Therefore, please state on your application if you have any flexible working requirements and we will aim to support where possible. Please note, a valid UK driving license is essential. Rewards and benefits We're proud to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Want to see what we have to offer, take a closer look here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Keir's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . Right to Work & Security Clearance Any expression of interest will be subject to holding the required right to work in the UK in order to comply with the relevant UK legislation. We will request to see evidence of your right to work as part of the selection process. We reserve the right to withdraw any offer should the required evidence not be provided. For some of our positions, you may also require Security Clearance as part of the vetting process. Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd October We look forward to seeing your application to
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Gerrards Cross working on our Thames Water framework Location : Gerrards Cross- mixture of office, travel to sites in Thames Valley region and home working Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Kier are a strategic partner to Thames Water for AMP7 and AMP8 on capital frameworks across the Thames Water supply and treatment regions. We deliver design & build services for new and existing infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-infrastructure assets (above ground) What will you be responsible for? As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of non-infrastructure projects through all stages from design to handover, on multiple integrated schemes. These involve the installation and upgrading of treatment and distribution assets. Your day to day will include: Implementation and monitoring of SHE policies and procedures in accordance with the Kier integrated management system Engage with direct and supply chain workforce on matters of Health, Safety and wellbeing, leading by example on leading indicators to promote engagement Selection of civil, mechanical & electrical supply chain and package scope based on technical and commercial judgement Accountability for design integration of civil and M&E package plants and associated control and automation. Programme ownership and providing advice to the project planner What are we looking for? This role of Project Manager is great for you if you hold: Experience within the water/ wastewater industry BEng/ ONC/ HNC qualified electrical or mechanical engineer (or other relevant higher education) People and project management skills Commercial awareness Knowledge of CEMAR and Thames Water's capital delivery project life cycle Full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Gerrards Cross working on our Thames Water framework Location : Gerrards Cross- mixture of office, travel to sites in Thames Valley region and home working Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. Kier are a strategic partner to Thames Water for AMP7 and AMP8 on capital frameworks across the Thames Water supply and treatment regions. We deliver design & build services for new and existing infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-infrastructure assets (above ground) What will you be responsible for? As a Project Manager, you'll be working within the Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of non-infrastructure projects through all stages from design to handover, on multiple integrated schemes. These involve the installation and upgrading of treatment and distribution assets. Your day to day will include: Implementation and monitoring of SHE policies and procedures in accordance with the Kier integrated management system Engage with direct and supply chain workforce on matters of Health, Safety and wellbeing, leading by example on leading indicators to promote engagement Selection of civil, mechanical & electrical supply chain and package scope based on technical and commercial judgement Accountability for design integration of civil and M&E package plants and associated control and automation. Programme ownership and providing advice to the project planner What are we looking for? This role of Project Manager is great for you if you hold: Experience within the water/ wastewater industry BEng/ ONC/ HNC qualified electrical or mechanical engineer (or other relevant higher education) People and project management skills Commercial awareness Knowledge of CEMAR and Thames Water's capital delivery project life cycle Full driving licence We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us! Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here . As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to
Enpure Ltd are a progressive organisation in water and wastewater services and are looking to recruit a capable, self-motivated, and engaging Senior Electrical Engineer. Your New Role : The primary duty of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to Lead the Electrical design activities on water and wastewater projects and support the Engineering Manager or Project Manager on larger HV electrical infrastructure projects. Accountable for complex electrical design and coordinating interfacing activities with other technical design disciplines on projects encompassing planning, budgeting, forecasting and review activities to meet the needs of the client. Other duties to include: Production of electrical detailed design submissions Working with design teams in the production of design and construction drawings/ documentation Liaising between Mechanical & Electrical Designers and Civil & Structural Designers Preparation and application of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits and other Health and Safety Documentation Preparation of scope documents and tender packages. Reviewing subcontract tender and contract pricing Developing Electrical Design Deliverables Single Line Diagram s, Cable Schedules, Motor & Instrumentation Schedules, P&ID s etc. Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors and composition of purchase orders and sub-contract agreements. Management of site personnel and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with contract programme. Completion of quality checks to ensure works are in line with design outputs and ready for commissioning works. Preparation of commissioning documentation and supervision of commissioning process. Co-ordination of project close-out stages including handover to the end user. Qualifications / Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering. HV / LV electrical design essential Minimum of 4+ years experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector. Full Clean driving licence. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Similar. Detailed knowledge of BS7671, control panel/MCC design and specifications, instrumentation and control systems, including 18th edition What s in it for you! 36 hour week (Mon to Fri) with flexible working hours Hybrid working 3 days office based and 2 WFH 24 days holiday increasing to 27 days max after 5 years plus 8 bank holidays Holiday Trade Scheme option to sell/buy an additional 5 days Pension employee pays 5% company pays 8% (increases to 10% after 5 years) Private healthcare - for all employees Life Assurance 6x salary (when join pension scheme) Perkbox benefits discounts on major brands and monthly vouchers Discounted membership at Nuffield Health gyms Long Service Award Scheme Note Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Enpure Ltd are a progressive organisation in water and wastewater services and are looking to recruit a capable, self-motivated, and engaging Senior Electrical Engineer. Your New Role : The primary duty of the Senior Electrical Engineer is to Lead the Electrical design activities on water and wastewater projects and support the Engineering Manager or Project Manager on larger HV electrical infrastructure projects. Accountable for complex electrical design and coordinating interfacing activities with other technical design disciplines on projects encompassing planning, budgeting, forecasting and review activities to meet the needs of the client. Other duties to include: Production of electrical detailed design submissions Working with design teams in the production of design and construction drawings/ documentation Liaising between Mechanical & Electrical Designers and Civil & Structural Designers Preparation and application of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Permits and other Health and Safety Documentation Preparation of scope documents and tender packages. Reviewing subcontract tender and contract pricing Developing Electrical Design Deliverables Single Line Diagram s, Cable Schedules, Motor & Instrumentation Schedules, P&ID s etc. Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors and composition of purchase orders and sub-contract agreements. Management of site personnel and subcontractors ensuring that work is conducted in line with design documentation and in accordance with contract programme. Completion of quality checks to ensure works are in line with design outputs and ready for commissioning works. Preparation of commissioning documentation and supervision of commissioning process. Co-ordination of project close-out stages including handover to the end user. Qualifications / Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering. HV / LV electrical design essential Minimum of 4+ years experience, preferably in the Water & Wastewater sector. Full Clean driving licence. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Similar. Detailed knowledge of BS7671, control panel/MCC design and specifications, instrumentation and control systems, including 18th edition What s in it for you! 36 hour week (Mon to Fri) with flexible working hours Hybrid working 3 days office based and 2 WFH 24 days holiday increasing to 27 days max after 5 years plus 8 bank holidays Holiday Trade Scheme option to sell/buy an additional 5 days Pension employee pays 5% company pays 8% (increases to 10% after 5 years) Private healthcare - for all employees Life Assurance 6x salary (when join pension scheme) Perkbox benefits discounts on major brands and monthly vouchers Discounted membership at Nuffield Health gyms Long Service Award Scheme Note Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable
Reporting to the Framework Design Manager, you will be responsible for the design delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects within the Severn Trent Water AMP7 and AMP8 Frameworks. This role adopts a hybrid working model, splitting time between site offices (currently Barston) three days a week and home working two days a week. You will bring experience from the water sector, specifically in non-infrastructure wastewater, with a background in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines across maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient, production-focused design solutions. Your role will encompass identifying design scope and deliverables, reviewing and challenging design programmes, managing design deliverables and changes, and ensuring design solutions meet affordability, buildability, and low carbon requirements. You will lead and record design meetings, workshops on buildability, carbon, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and coordinate design reviews, technical assurance, and CDM reviews. You will implement and manage the project BIM strategy, support the framework s nominated principal designer, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, particularly health and safety. Strong communication and professional relationship management with design, delivery, commercial, and employer teams are essential. You will also liaise closely with project teams to support procurement decisions and adhere to Costain governance for design management and project delivery. Skills Experience in water sector non-infrastructure wastewater projects Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils discipline expertise Design delivery, procurement, management, and control Quality assurance and BIM to ISO 19650 standards Working knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts Ability to deliver carbon-efficient, DfMA design solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills Commercial and contractual awareness Programme preparation and management Knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations Software/Tools BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) Project management and design coordination tools Certifications & Standards HNC/HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline Progressing towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body Valid UK driving licence Familiarity with CDM (2015) Regulations NEC4 contract knowledge Please send CVs to (url removed)
Oct 02, 2025
Contractor
Reporting to the Framework Design Manager, you will be responsible for the design delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects within the Severn Trent Water AMP7 and AMP8 Frameworks. This role adopts a hybrid working model, splitting time between site offices (currently Barston) three days a week and home working two days a week. You will bring experience from the water sector, specifically in non-infrastructure wastewater, with a background in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines across maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient, production-focused design solutions. Your role will encompass identifying design scope and deliverables, reviewing and challenging design programmes, managing design deliverables and changes, and ensuring design solutions meet affordability, buildability, and low carbon requirements. You will lead and record design meetings, workshops on buildability, carbon, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and coordinate design reviews, technical assurance, and CDM reviews. You will implement and manage the project BIM strategy, support the framework s nominated principal designer, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, particularly health and safety. Strong communication and professional relationship management with design, delivery, commercial, and employer teams are essential. You will also liaise closely with project teams to support procurement decisions and adhere to Costain governance for design management and project delivery. Skills Experience in water sector non-infrastructure wastewater projects Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils discipline expertise Design delivery, procurement, management, and control Quality assurance and BIM to ISO 19650 standards Working knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts Ability to deliver carbon-efficient, DfMA design solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills Commercial and contractual awareness Programme preparation and management Knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations Software/Tools BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) Project management and design coordination tools Certifications & Standards HNC/HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline Progressing towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body Valid UK driving licence Familiarity with CDM (2015) Regulations NEC4 contract knowledge Please send CVs to (url removed)
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Competently produce plan & longitudinal drawings to meet the clients design specifications Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on wastewater projects Proven experience in wastewater, CSOs, stormwater management, and wastewater networks. Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Competently produce plan & longitudinal drawings to meet the clients design specifications Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on wastewater projects Proven experience in wastewater, CSOs, stormwater management, and wastewater networks. Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Our client, a large - well-established civil engineering company based in the Glasgow area is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civils Site Manager. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring that contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably, in line with company standards and client expectations. Site Agent Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer-centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within their water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Their teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. We're proud to be a key partner in a joint venture and will successfully and safely work with?the client to jointly deliver capital investment programmes across Scotland.Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing? As a?Site Agent,?you will be part of their?Operations Team?who are responsible?for?ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their wastewater and water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.You'll lead the site supervising teams across large-scale or multi-project portfolios, ensuring full compliance with SHEQ policies and promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and quality. Conduct and oversee site safety audits, manage project costs efficiently, and escalate issues through the EWN system when necessary.You'll coordinate material procurement and labour planning in line with construction programmes, liaising with project teams to monitor progress and resolve issues, and managing subcontractor packages to ensure adherence to schedules. You'll oversee private land access and highway possessions, while maintaining positive engagement with local communities and the public.Skills & Knowledge Requirements Civil engineering degree or similar qualification Management experience within the construction industry Valid UK driving licenceWhat's in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EVs and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme. Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!They are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive and driven individual to become part of their dynamic and fast-paced, growing Operations team.While they welcome interest from all qualified candidates, they are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.If interested, please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest: - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Our client, a large - well-established civil engineering company based in the Glasgow area is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Civils Site Manager. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role, ensuring that contracts are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably, in line with company standards and client expectations. Site Agent Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer-centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within their water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Their teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. We're proud to be a key partner in a joint venture and will successfully and safely work with?the client to jointly deliver capital investment programmes across Scotland.Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing? As a?Site Agent,?you will be part of their?Operations Team?who are responsible?for?ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of their wastewater and water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.You'll lead the site supervising teams across large-scale or multi-project portfolios, ensuring full compliance with SHEQ policies and promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and quality. Conduct and oversee site safety audits, manage project costs efficiently, and escalate issues through the EWN system when necessary.You'll coordinate material procurement and labour planning in line with construction programmes, liaising with project teams to monitor progress and resolve issues, and managing subcontractor packages to ensure adherence to schedules. You'll oversee private land access and highway possessions, while maintaining positive engagement with local communities and the public.Skills & Knowledge Requirements Civil engineering degree or similar qualification Management experience within the construction industry Valid UK driving licenceWhat's in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EVs and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme. Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!They are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced, proactive and driven individual to become part of their dynamic and fast-paced, growing Operations team.While they welcome interest from all qualified candidates, they are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship. Therefore, only applicants with the unrestricted Right to Work in the UK can be considered.If interested, please contact me on the details below to discuss your current situation confidentially and if the role might be of interest: - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Description We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team at Network Plus, supporting the United Utilities contract. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering high-quality design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work closely with project managers, field teams, and client representatives to ensure designs are technically accurate, compliant with regulatory standards, and delivered on time. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility or civil engineering design, strong CAD skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach Key Responsibilities Monitor leading industry practices, recommend new design approaches, and identify upcoming trends. Develop high-quality concepts, working with team on iterations and design, actively seek feedback from Creative and Business stakeholders Working on all design phases of projects, including project set-up, programming, design, and construction administration Collaborate with both internal design team, client design team and external consultants to execute creative projects Providing technical design support to other members of the design team. Responding to and resolving issues with external parties such as the client, third party organisations & sub-contractors Represent the company and arrange pre-design and walk off meetings with the client. Undertake site investigation reports and complete CDM documentation. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 throughout the design process. Produce and make ongoing updates to the H&S file throughout various stages of the project ensuring that it is up to date and available at the end of the project. Competently produce detailed design & as-laid drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with the client's asset design standards and procedures. Create private land notice plans in accordance with the clients' processes and specification. Liaising with the client ensuring the site investigation, design and construction phases runs according to plan and providing regular detailed updates to the Project Manager and the client. Work alongside the Project Manager/ Operations Manager/ Design Manager to ensure all schemes are designed within budget and within the time constraints set by the client. Experience and Qualifications Engineering qualifications desirable however good experience would be considered. Experience of working in the water industry on clean/wastewater projects Understanding and knowledge of relevant Engineering specifications that apply to the water industry Knowledge and Awareness of CDM 2015 Proficient user of AutoCAD Competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Experienced or willingness to training in the use of GNSS/GPS surveying equipment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work as part of a team and to organise your workload across multiple projects Willingness to mentor and support less experienced colleagues Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy. About Network Plus Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater. We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer. We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment - we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
