Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Project Engineer – Capital Delivery (Anglian Water IOS Framework)
Location: Colchester, East Anglia Employment Type: Permanent
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure services provider in the Water and Wastewater sector for a Project Engineer to support the Anglian Water Capital Delivery team.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation, delivering essential infrastructure projects across the water sector. The successful candidate will:
- Support the delivery of Civil and MEICA projects (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Automated Systems).
- Ensure projects meet safety, time, budget, and contractual expectations.
- Work in a combination of office and site-based roles with regular travel across East Anglia.
The role is critical in supporting clean water supplies, environmental performance, and resilient infrastructure for future generations.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Delivery:
- Deliver Civil and MEICA projects against programme, budget, specification, and client requirements.
- Support the Project Delivery Manager in successfully delivering multiple capital projects under the Anglian Water framework.
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Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure adherence to contractual, statutory, environmental, and health & safety requirements.
- Monitor project performance and identify risks affecting programme, cost, or quality.
- Issue Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and submit Change Requests for project delays or cost changes.
- Record asset changes (decommissioning, alterations, new assets) in corporate systems.
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Stakeholder & Site Management:
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and operational teams.
- Attend site visits to oversee quality and compliance.
- Support project planning, reporting, and documentation.
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Continuous Improvement & Client Engagement:
- Drive innovation in project delivery processes.
- Maintain strong client relationships with high-level customer service.
- Work on clean water and water recycling treatment projects in East Anglia.
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Regulatory & Final Delivery Compliance:
- Ensure all works align with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Key Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- An engineering background with strong practical and technical knowledge.
- A qualification in engineering (e.g., NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND, or Degree).
- Customer-facing experience with excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Knowledge of project delivery principles in an engineering environment.
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in team settings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working in both office and site environments.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential for regular travel across East Anglia).
- Based within a commutable distance of Colchester.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of Civil and MEICA project delivery.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts, Early Warning Notices, and change management.
- Experience in regulated environments.
- Understanding of clean water or water recycling treatment processes.
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Benefits Package
As a Project Engineer, you’ll benefit from:
- Company Car and Fuel Card
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare (Single Cover) and Health Cash Plan
- Salary Sacrifice EV/Hybrid Car Scheme
- 25 Days Annual Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave
- Online GP Service + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Life Assurance
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle to Work, Salary Finance, Give As You Earn)
- Retail Discount Portal (My Rewards)
- Discretionary Bonus and Recognition Schemes
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme
- Industry-Recognised Training and Development Programmes
Approval Notes
Due to high application volumes, applicants may not receive a response within two weeks—no response indicates unsuccessful application. Every candidate will be assessed fairly and without discrimination.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as both an employment agency and employment business. For more opportunities, visit [FJA’s website].
Every candidate will be assessed only based on merits, qualifications, and ability. No terminology in this advert intends to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
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