Senior Project Engineer/Engineering Lead
Job in
Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-11
Listing for:
Rise Technical Recruitment
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-07-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Water & Wastewater
£450pd - £650pd DOE (Outside IR35)
Hybrid - 3 days in office
Contract Length: 1-2 years
Location:
North West - commutable from Lancaster, Preston and surrounding areas
Are you a technically strong Water or Wastewater Engineer with experience across treatment works, feasibility, design development and technical assurance looking for a long-term contract opportunity?
Are you looking for a role where you can genuinely influence engineering solutions, challenge designs and support projects from early-stage development through to construction and commissioning?
This is an excellent opportunity to support a major programme of water and wastewater projects across the North West. Opportunities are available at Senior Project Engineer through to Engineering Lead level, depending on experience.
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background within water or wastewater and experience developing, reviewing or challenging engineering solutions rather than purely managing project delivery.
The Role:
* Support feasibility, scoping, optioneering and solution development
* Review and challenge engineering designs and proposed solutions
* Support projects from early-stage development through to construction and commissioning
* Work with multidisciplinary civil, MEICA, EICA, process and hydraulic teams
* Long-term contract, 1-2 years, £450pd - £650pd DOE
The Person :
* Strong technical background across water or wastewater engineering
* Significant WWTW experience for the core wastewater opportunities
* Experience in feasibility, design development, technical assurance or design review
* Able to challenge solutions around buildability, efficiency, value and technical suitability
* Background in civil, mechanical, electrical, MEICA, EICA, process or hydraulics
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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