Tetra Tech Europe
Senior Project Engineer - Water Industry
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Senior Project Engineer - Water Industry
Senior Project Engineer: Pressure Management & Modelling
Lead pressure management and modelling excellence
Purpose and Scope
Tetra Tech’s Water Consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to provide technical leadership to a team of clean water pressure management engineers and data analysts. Key responsibilities include:
- Owning technical delivery for pressure management schemes
- Directing day-to-day workload planning
- Setting quality and health & safety (H&S) standards
- Collaborating with clients and delivery partners
- Managing execution of AMP-level programmes and capital delivery projects, with typical work encompassing:
- Hydraulic modelling
- Scheme optioneering
- Data analysis
- Line management
- Commercial oversight
Your Impact
Short-term
Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of:
- Pressure management outputs
- Data-driven recommendations
Medium-term
- Embed refined processes
- Uplift team capability
- Improve network performance through targeted interventions
Long-term
- Shape regional delivery strategy
- Develop future leaders
- Contribute to business growth and contract expansion
Core Capabilities
Leadership and People Development
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams
- Set clear priorities and drive performance
- Mentor technical staff
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Hydraulics, Modelling & Data Analytics
- Substantial experience in:
- Clean water network hydraulics
- Steady-state and transient modelling
- Pressure management techniques
- Interpreting large datasets
Project & Commercial Management
- Strong track record of delivering projects on time and budget
- Risk management
- Commercial performance forecasting
- Bid and proposal support
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain collaborative client relationships
- Influence at senior levels
- Translate complex technical deliverables into actionable business decisions
Health, Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Enthusiastic commitment to H&S standards
- Quality assurance
- Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and delivery standards
Requirements
Essential
- Degree in engineering or related discipline
- Substantial experience in clean water networks
- Chartered (CEng, MCIWEM, etc) or actively working towards chartership
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification
- Formal management training
- Proven experience in AMP programme delivery
Work Arrangements & Location
- Hybrid work model with regular regional office presence
- Expect to travel regularly to client and site locations
- Flexible hours, depending on project demands
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Compensation & Other Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Career development opportunities
- Professional training
Why Join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a global leader in consulting and engineering services, supporting the full project lifecycle worldwide through expertise, innovation, and sustainability-focused solutions.
Key advantages: ✔ Diverse, multidisciplinary teams with global collaboration ✔ Personalised client partnerships offering tailored problem-solving ✔ Environment fostering individual performance, creativity, and innovation ✔ Leadership through "Leading with Science" principles ✔ Support for public and private sector projects at local, national, and international levels
In keeping with the Equality Act 2010, Tetra Tech is committed to making reasonable adjustments to accommodate candidates’ and employees’ individual needs, including:
- Adaptations to work schedules
- Adjustments to training approaches
- Modifications to physical workspace
Please inform us if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your role.
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