Project Engineer

Company: Key Talent Solutions
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Location: Penicuik
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well established civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering a major residential development of over 500 housing units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong delivery team on a large multi phase housing scheme, where you will play a key role in managing the engineering and technical delivery of groundworks, foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineering support for the delivery of groundworks and infrastructure packages across a large residential development
  • Setting out and verification of works including foundations, roads, drainage and utilities
  • Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme
  • Managing and coordinating site engineers and subcontractors
  • Producing and managing technical documentation including RFIs, TQs and as-built records
  • Liaising with site management, project managers, consultants and clients
  • Ensuring quality control, inspections and compliance with engineering standards
  • Assisting with programme planning and short-term lookaheads
  • Supporting the team in resolving technical and engineering issues on site

Requirements

  • Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
  • Proven experience working as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer on groundworks or civil engineering projects
  • Strong knowledge of residential infrastructure works including drainage, foundations and roads
  • Experience delivering large housing developments or infrastructure schemes
  • Competent using setting out equipment such as Total Stations or GPS
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to manage engineers and support site delivery teams

The Opportunity

  • Long-term project delivering over 500 residential units
  • Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a large multi phase development
  • Strong pipeline of work across residential and infrastructure projects

If you are a Project Engineer looking to take the next step on a major residential infrastructure scheme, please apply with your CV or contact Luke Thompson for a confidential discussion.

Posted: March 27th, 2026