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Preconstruction Project Engineer

United Kingdom, Hertfordshire · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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We are seeking a Preconstruction Project Engineer to support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a large capital delivery programme. This role sits within the pre-construction and engineering team and focuses on ensuring projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins. The successful candidate will contribute to the early stages of project development by supporting the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies, ensuring projects are set up for successful execution once they progress to site.

Job Responsibility

  • Support the development and mobilisation of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Ensure projects are technically coordinated and properly planned before construction begins
  • Support the preparation of target costs, risk registers and delivery strategies
  • Review engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and technical requirements
  • Coordinate the development of design solutions
  • Support the preparation of robust delivery plans considering buildability, programme requirements and site constraints
  • Support procurement activities by reviewing technical specifications, responding to technical queries, assisting with technical review of subcontract tender submissions
  • Coordinate surveys, testing and site investigations to support design development and inform project planning
  • Assist with preparing and reviewing documentation for governance and client approvals
  • Act as part of the technical interface with the client, helping manage technical queries and waivers
  • Support the transition from pre-construction into operational delivery by coordinating design information, contributing to programme updates, assisting with management of smaller work packages ahead of site mobilisation
  • Maintain close liaison with operational teams to ensure a seamless handover and well-developed delivery strategy

Requirements

  • Strong MEICA engineering background
  • Proven experience working on water or wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Good understanding of the design and pre-construction phases of project delivery within the water sector
  • HND or HNC in a MEICA-related engineering discipline (degree preferred)
  • At least five years’ experience working on infrastructure or utilities projects
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good commercial awareness
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have

  • SMSTS
  • Valid CSCS card

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