Project Engineer

Play a leading role in delivering critical engineering projects that directly shape site performance and operational excellence.

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer who thrives in a hands on environment and enjoys working at the heart of complex technical operations. You’ll join a team where your expertise, initiative, and problem solving skills genuinely matter—supporting essential projects, improving processes, and helping maintain a safe, high performance site.
If you’re someone who enjoys variety, values professional challenge, and takes pride in delivering high quality engineering work, this role offers the perfect platform to grow and make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate embedded operatives and subcontractors to deliver project work safely and efficiently.
• Plan, prioritise, and schedule project tasks to meet client requirements and service standards.
• Ensure all contractors follow company and site specific safety procedures.
• Produce accurate permits, reports, and documentation within required timescales.
• Conduct site surveys, assess works, and support pricing activities.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions in line with defined processes.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support pre job briefs and contribute ideas to improve project delivery and team performance.
• Provide guidance and support to team members and subcontractors to uphold high operational standards.
• Carry out risk assessments, method statements, and point of work safety checks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrable Project Engineering experience within a technical or industrial environment.
• HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively across all levels.
• Sound understanding of H&S, environmental, and quality procedures.
• Ability to interpret technical information and solve practical engineering problems.
• Experience working with budgets and project cost control.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant information management systems.
• Comfortable leading teams and coordinating subcontractors.
• Flexible approach to working hours and out of hours support when required.

What’s in it for you

Working in this sector gives you the chance to contribute to essential infrastructure, operate in a highly regulated and safety focused environment, and develop specialist technical expertise that is valued across the industry. You’ll join a team that supports your growth, encourages new ideas, and offers long term development.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and industry aligned benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high profile, technically diverse projects
• Strong focus on personal development and continued training
• Clear progression pathways within an expanding operational team
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Exposure to specialist training and professional certifications
• Chance to develop leadership skills in a structured environment
• Stable, long term career opportunities in a critical industry

About Our Client

Our Client is a respected engineering services provider known for delivering high quality projects across complex, regulated environments. With a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement, they are committed to developing their people and maintaining a culture where teamwork and integrity come first. Their reputation for excellence and dependable service has positioned them as a trusted partner within the energy and facilities management sector.

Closing Line

If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you - apply today!