Senior Project Engineer (Water Industry)

South East Water
Senior Project Engineer (Water Industry)
Location: Snodland, Kent Salary: starting from £46,500 Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time Job category: Engineering Job reference: SCL0690
Are you a skilled Senior Project Engineer searching for your next opportunity?
Will you play key part in the implementation of a highly anticipated project in the South East?
We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for As a Senior Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical guidance and support for the Broad Oak Reservoir Project from its early stages to Construction Tender Award. When delivered, the Broad Oak reservoir will hold around 5 billion litres of water, supplying 22 million litres a day to East Kent and surrounding areas. This is the first reservoir to be built in the South East since the early ’90s.
You’ll report to the Project Manager and will be accountable for your own tasks as well as ensuring the completion of the technical team’s deliverables.
You’ll have a HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field. A project management qualification would be advantageous. Sound knowledge of relevant engineering standards and best practices will be crucial to ensure the project is delivered to the highest standards.
Previous experience of water industry standards and specifications would be useful, however, experience gained delivering large civil engineering schemes within other industries will also be considered.
This will involve ensuring compliance with quality standards and CDM2015 regulations, as well as following the company’s engineering specification and quality assurance processes. Understanding of NEC contracts and implementing procedures are also key responsibilities. The role also includes reviewing and implementing procedures and principles and ensuring the competency of team members.
You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you be accountable for?

• Coordination and management of the Civil Engineering Team. This includes resource allocation, conducting 1:1/Feedback sessions, conducting appraisals, managing workload, technical support, quality control.
• Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards.
• Providing technical solutions and support on complex elements of the project, including the production of Scope Documents, Works & Site Information, Design Drawings, CDM Documents and compilation of job packs to required deadlines.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders and external third parties, to seek approvals to facilitate projects.
• Undertaking site visits to undertake audits and provide guidance to contractors.
• Work closely with Project Managers regarding delivery dates, programme and cost analysis
• Liaison with third parties to ensure they have the correct information to produce their deliverables.
• Mentoring of Graduate Civil and Civil Engineer at project level, promoting and encouraging Chartership.
• Promote and deliver Continuous Professional Development of the team.
• Regular Review and updating of Processes and Procedures.
• Technical Support to other departments within the business including Specification Updates, Assets, Production, procurement, developer services, suppliers etc.

What do you bring to the role?

• HNC, HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field.
• Ideally chartered status with a relevant institution such as the ICE or APM, or working towards it.
• Extensive experience in delivering large civil engineering schemes is required.
• Sound Knowledge of relevant Civil Engineering specific standards and practices
• Previous water industry experience, with more than 5 years installing clean water pipe as well as dirty water installation knowledge and knowledge of other utilities is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of water industry standards and specifications.
• Understanding of NEC suite of contracts and their application.
• Understanding of CDM 2015 and how it is applied to projects.

What can you expect from us?

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone
We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That’s why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water.
What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
• If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you’re able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via

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