Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer in South East, South East
UK working eligibility only.
Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer – Thames Water Region
Permanent role - Mechanical / Electrical | Water Sector | Design & Build | Confidential Employer
Salary - Very competitive, plus Car Allowance
We’re supporting a leading organisation in the water sector to appoint a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer. This role suits someone delivery‑driven, commercially aware and confident managing design through to commissioning on complex engineering projects.
What You’ll Do
- Manage construction programmes and key milestones
- Lead collaborative planning with stakeholders
- Prepare and assess tenders
- Coordinate engineering teams and supply chain partners
- Oversee daily site activity and resolve issues
- Maintain the project risk register
- Support cost planning and out‑turn cost monitoring
- Drive innovation and improved working practices
- Ensure full Health & Safety compliance
What You’ll Bring
- Project Management experience
- NEC3 contract experience
- Degree in a construction / Engineering‑related discipline
- Strong communication and client‑facing skills
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 and H&S legislation
- Engineering project delivery background
- Mechanical / Electrical background
- water sector experience
Desirable: Chartered/near‑chartered, Primavera P6, APMP.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working
- Car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy more)
- Pension, Life Assurance, Health & Private Medical Insurance
- Additional perks including cycle‑to‑work and discount schemes
Apply now by submitting your CV
Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Engineers looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.
This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.
All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.
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