Project Engineer - Civil

- Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We’re problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will be within our

Water and wastewater capital project delivery team.

Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment.

Want to be a part of it?

Morrison Water Services is proud to announce our new framework within Southern Water, park of a transformative £3.7 billion capital delivery programme set to revolutionise water and wastewater management for potentially a 12 Year Framework (7+5).

What will you be doing?

M Group Water are currently looking to recruit a Project Engineer to work on our Southern Water Contract in Brighton. As a Project Engineer, you will be enabling projects to be delivered to time, cost, specification, client needs and the needs and regulations of other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical and civil design of wastewater network solutions e.g. - design of new pumping systems, equipment and pipeline sizing & arranging.

You'll be the lead for preparation and analysis of key design options for wastewater projects, ensuring alignment with the Project Basis of Design and mitigating risks and gaps through collaboration with the Project Manager and client. Performs detailed design calculations for sizing mechanical, hydraulic, and building services equipment. Oversees outputs such as P&IDs and datasheets, working closely with the Principal Designer to develop innovative engineering solutions. Conducts field inspections and feasibility studies, identifying improvements and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in partnership with Design Engineers and the Southern Water Enabling Team. Maintains accurate project documentation and proactively escalates issues affecting time, cost, or quality. Champions health and safety excellence by applying CDM Regulations, standards, and best practices to deliver safe and compliant designs.

What You’ll Bring

- Minimum of HND or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or able demonstrate a suitable level of experience.

- Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including pumped treatment systems and hydraulics.

- Proficiency in using engineering software and tools, such as MS office suite and relevant engineering design software packages.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve engineering issues.

- Strong project & organizational skills: able to prioritize tasks, manage designs and meet deadlines.

- Knowledge of environmental regulations and permit requirements in relation to water and wastewater treatment facilities.

- Attention to detail and accuracy in design calculations, cost estimates, and technical documentation.

- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of water and wastewater engineering, membership of a professional organisation such as ICE or IMECHE. Professional registration will be supported

What’s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

- Matched or contributory pension scheme

- Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

- Employee assistance programme

- My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes

- Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave

- Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

- Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from

- My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme

- Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us!

About Us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

- We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

- We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

- We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

- We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note:

Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

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