Lead Engineer

We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is seeking a Lead Engineer for the Havant Thicket Reservoir project to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering this landmark infrastructure development. The role involves managing design reviews and technical queries in collaboration with experts, ensuring compliance with reservoir safety standards and contractual timelines. The Lead Engineer will oversee specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller project components, and ensure the availability of accurate data for contractors. Additionally, the role requires engagement with internal teams and stakeholders to secure alignment on solutions, as well as contributing to the development of improved engineering assurance systems and processes. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities • Chair regular meetings with the Design Guardians to discuss the lookahead, open actions and ongoing issues • Manage the response to Technical Queries and Design Submissions by the main works contractors and manage the liaison, input and expectations of all stakeholders • Monitor and assess the performance of the Design Guardian against KPIs and regularly review this with them and provide feedback • Coordinate general requests from and to contractors on engineering matters • Participating in collaborative planning with Main Works Contractors. • Chair weekly meetings with PW Operations to discuss, answer and resolve outstanding queries and issues • Chair technical workshops between PW Operations, mains works contractors and the Design Guardian to ensure alignment and buy-in of proposed solutions • Provide engineering representation at Early Warning meetings to assist in either responding to them or take them away for later resolution • Provide regular updates and reports to the HTR Engineering Manager, on progress, forecasts and issues • Undertake monthly reviewers of the Contractors Programme to inform resource forecasting • Manage and or produce Engineering led papers to support stakeholder engagement and governance processes • Attend regular meetings with the HTR Engineering Manager What do you need? Skills, Qualifications & Competencies • Strong communication and presentation skills • Effective stakeholder engagement skills • Good understand and appreciation of the “design process” and its commercial implications • Strong team player with good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills • The ability to manage and coordinate inputs from multiple parties Ability to work to deadlines with a focus on results and quality • High competency in Excel/Powerpoint/Word/Teams • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering related field of study • Experience of design management 💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for. 📌 Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out. 🌍 We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society. 🛂 Please note, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. 📬 Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it. What can Portsmouth Water offer you? At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team: 🌴 Holidays Made Better Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore. 💰 A Pension That Works for You We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today. 💸 Performance Pays Off You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too. 👶 Family Comes First Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay. 🛡️ Peace of Mind, Always Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens. 🩺 Comprehensive Wellbeing Support Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app. 🧠 Additional Support When You Need It We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support. 🎁 PW Perks – Treat Yourself! Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like: * 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year) * 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme * 💊 Health Cash Plan …and so much more