Water/Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Water/Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, and related municipal or industrial systems. This role will suit a technically strong professional who can manage projects from concept through to completion while balancing client requirements, technical quality, programme, budget, and regulatory obligations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, authorities, and stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
Key responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing feasibility studies, calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and tender documentation; managing the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment, pumping, pipeline, storage, drainage, and network improvement projects; and coordinating engineers, technicians, consultants, and subcontractors. You will establish project scopes, budgets, schedules, risk registers, and delivery plans, monitor progress and financial performance, and implement appropriate corrective actions where required. The role will also involve attending site inspections and meetings, supporting procurement and contract administration, reviewing contractor submissions, resolving technical issues, and ensuring that all work complies with applicable legislation, standards, health and safety requirements, and environmental conditions.
Applicants should hold a degree in Civil, Environmental, Water, or a related engineering discipline, with significant experience delivering water or wastewater projects in a consultancy, utility, contractor, or public-sector environment. Professional registration or chartership is desirable, as is experience with relevant design standards, project management methodologies, contract forms, hydraulic modelling, and industry software. Strong communication, leadership, commercial awareness, and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships at all levels. Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development or client proposals would be advantageous. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects and contribute to resilient, future-focused water infrastructure.
Water/Wastewater Engineer, Project Manager
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