Project Engineer - Building

Project Engineer - Building

Engineering Department
Full Time | Permanent
37.5 Hours per Week | Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Project Engineer - Building to join a high-performing Engineering team delivering major infrastructure and building projects within a live operational environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career within the construction and building sector, working across a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager - Building, the successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of strategically important building and infrastructure projects.

Projects will include:

• Building extensions and reconfigurations

• Repairs and refurbishment works

• Upgrades to operational facilities

• Airside and landside construction projects

• Building maintenance and improvement schemes

The role offers exposure to complex projects within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver front-line management and supervision of works in line with project requirements

• Support the Project Manager with the logistical, technical, and commercial management of projects

• Assist in the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover of projects

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for contractors and stakeholders

• Coordinate daily and weekly project briefings, reporting, and lookahead schedules

• Promote excellent health, safety, and environmental standards across projects

• Assist in identifying and mitigating project and operational risks

• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed cost, quality, and programme requirements

• Ensure compliance with all statutory, planning, and regulatory obligations

• Support troubleshooting and operational coordination activities

• Participate in emergency response and operational resilience exercises where required

• Promote continuous improvement and collaborative working across project teams

What We're Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in a relevant Engineering / Building / Construction discipline

• Minimum 3 years' experience within the construction or building sector

• Experience working as part of a project delivery team, either client-side or contractor-side

• Experience in:

  • Contractor and trade supervision

  • Record keeping and reporting

  • Quality Control / Quality Assurance systems

  • Health & Safety compliance

  • Producing works programmes and lookahead schedules

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Strong organisational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Full current driving licence and access to transport

• Flexibility to support occasional out-of-hours works

• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Desirable Criteria

• Project Management qualification

• CSCS, CSR, SafePass or equivalent construction industry card

• Experience within aviation or other safety-critical environments

• Experience working with permit-to-work systems

• Experience managing project budgets

• Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and ICT systems

• Experience using AutoCAD, BIM, MS Project, or similar software

• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and construction health & safety legislation

Benefits

• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Annual leave entitlement of 247.5 hours per annum (25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory NI public holidays, totalling 33 days)

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 6-month probationary period

• Death in Service benefit:

  • 6 x salary if part of the pension scheme

  • 3 x salary if not part of the pension scheme

• Enhanced company policies including absence management and family friendly policies

• Flexible Working Policy

• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, wellbeing support, virtual GP access and online health assessments

• Employee perks and discount programme

• Recognition and wellbeing initiatives

• Airport discounts

• Share Save Scheme (eligibility rules apply)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and building projects within a live operational environment

• Exposure to complex and high-profile construction schemes

• Collaborative and high-performing engineering environment

• Long-term career development opportunities

• Work that directly contributes to critical infrastructure delivery

We are committed to fostering a culture built on integrity, teamwork, safety, communication, and continuous improvement.

If you are looking to progress your career within a dynamic and challenging construction environment, we would like to hear from you.

Benefits:
+ Competitive Benefits

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