[Hiring] Project Engineer @Xylem

Role Description

Xylem is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead the successful delivery of complex temporary pumping, bypass and dewatering projects across the UK water and utilities sector. In this role, you will be working alongside leading Tier 1 contractors and major utility clients including Anglian Water, Severn Trent Water and other key framework customers. You will take ownership of projects from initial handover through mobilisation, installation, operation and final demobilisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established Project Engineer looking to take a leading role in delivering critical infrastructure projects that directly support the operation and maintenance of essential water and wastewater networks. You will work at the interface between engineering, operations, commercial teams and customers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer delivering infrastructure, utility, construction, temporary works or pump rental projects.
• Experience working directly with Tier 1 contractors and utility companies.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, planning and coordination principles.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across operational, engineering and commercial functions.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Demonstrable experience managing project risks, resources and programme requirements.
• Knowledge of RAMS, site safety requirements and CDM principles.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitability.

Requirements

• Experience delivering temporary pumping, bypass pumping or dewatering projects.
• Experience within the UK water sector.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering background.
• SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
• APM, PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

Benefits

• Deliver high-profile projects for major UK water utilities and Tier 1 contractors.
• Work on critical infrastructure programmes that support essential public services.
• Join an industry-leading provider of pumping and water technology solutions.
• Opportunity to progress into Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and Programme Management roles.
• Be part of a business investing heavily in growth across the UK utilities and rental markets.

Company Description

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges.