Project Engineer

Company: Anglian Water Services
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

Lead critical infrastructure projects in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and make a real impact. Water storage points are vital to our water supply network, holding large volumes of water to meet demand, especially during peak periods like summer. Regular refurbishment is essential to maintain their performance and ensure communities have reliable access to safe, clean water.

Job Details

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 depending on skills and experiencePermanent, 37 hours per weekLocation: Various locations across Rutland, Northampton and Bedford (base location flexible; travel required)

Your Role

  • Project Delivery & Risk Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle, identifying risks early and implementing proactive solutions
  • Programme Coordination & Reporting: Drive project efficiency through effective coordination and accurate tracking of project data, cost and milestones
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project execution, escalating risks where needed
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Champion site safety standards by overseeing compliance and conducting regular audits

Your Qualifications and Experience

  • Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
  • Strong technical background in Water or Wastewater projects
  • Knowledge of H&S and CDM regulations
  • Capital budget management experience
  • Contract management & site supervision experience

Your Skills & Approach

  • Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills
  • Strong decision‑making & problem‑solving abilities
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
  • Commercial awareness with cost & risk analysis expertise

Benefits

  • Personal private health care including physiotherapy
  • 24‑hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
  • Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6%
  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
  • Life Assurance at 8 times your salary
  • Personal Accident cover – up to 5 times your salary
  • Paid time off if you’re physically or mentally unwell
  • Excellent Family Leave package – including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave policies

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.

Closing date

30/03/26

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Posted: March 13th, 2026