Project Engineer

4 days ago

Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Advance TRS Full time

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
  • Strong CDM and Health & Safety awareness

Desirable:

  • Relevant professional qualification
  • Collaborative working style

Technical Competencies (Skilled):

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.

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