Project Engineer
2 days ago
Bournemouth
Job Title: Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer (Project Manager and Electrical Site Supervisor roles also available) Salary: Project Engineer: £45,000–£60,000 Project Manager: £60,000–£75,000 Location: Bournemouth Type: Permanent, hybrid (Contract opportunity also available for an Electrical Site Supervisor / AP) About the Role: Our client is strengthening its delivery team with a Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer for a major water-sector project in Bournemouth. You’ll support the Project Manager in coordinating plant design, procurement, construction information flow, commissioning planning, and cost forecasting. The role requires a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-moving infrastructure environment. About the Client: Our client is a major integrated design-and-build provider operating across the UK water sector. They deliver large-scale projects nationwide through long-term frameworks and joint ventures. They’re committed to professional development, diversity, mental wellbeing, and creating a culture where people genuinely matter. Key Responsibilities: • Keep project costs within tender/approved allowances, • Submit all applications for payment on time, • Support contract reviews and monthly forecasts, • Maintain strong client relationships across all levels, • Assist in project management strategy and programme development, • Help maintain contract filing systems, • Monitor progress and generate programme reports, • Provide information for O&M manual production, • Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and site management, • Track subcontractor performance, • Support construction completion and handover documentation, • Maintain ongoing CPD and represent the business professionally, • Protect confidentiality at all times, • Work closely with design teams to progress timely, quality solutions, • Contribute to risk and opportunity schedules, • Ensure designs support safe construction, operation, and maintenance, • Complete the capitalisation process What Our Client is Looking For: Essential: • Engineering background, • HNC (minimum) in a relevant technical discipline, • Working knowledge of NEC contracts, • Supply-chain expediting experience, • Understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes, • Relevant professional qualification Contract management, governance, budgeting, risk/opportunity management, project planning, digital delivery, procurement, design development, stakeholder management, resource management, change control, and quality management. Behavioural Competencies (Skilled): Communication, collaboration, client focus, results orientation, integrity, coaching, and leadership. What Our Client Offers: • Competitive salary, • Hybrid working (role-dependent), • Car or car allowance (role-dependent), • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra), • Pension scheme, • Life assurance, • Health insurance & private medical insurance, • Additional perks: cycle-to-work scheme, discounts hub, Kids Pass, and more Eligibility: You must have the legal right to work in the UK. Opportunity for Growth: This role offers clear progression within a major UK infrastructure provider, with access to professional development, industry networks, and long-term career pathways across engineering, project management, and leadership.