Senior Project Engineer

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Employer: Wates Group

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 31 May 2026

Senior Project Engineers (x2)

SES Engineering Services are looking for 1 Senior Mechanical Project Engineer and 1 Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our Midlands team to support technically complex Mechanical and Electrical projects across our Central region.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Senior Project Engineers are a valuable part of our business, responsible for providing leadership, insight, direction, and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes while also ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and developing a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical services engineering elements from pre-construction to project completion, including design and procurement.
  • Lead the full MEP works on site in terms of safety, quality, programme and budget, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the overall MEP team, providing mentorship and leadership, ensuring correct integration with the wider construction team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & profit share scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
  • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
  • Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 6% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and more.
  • Excellent range of learning and development activities to support your career progression.
  • Industry leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Equal Opportunities

SES is committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. Our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Background Checks

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

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Employer: Wates Group

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 31 May 2026

Senior Project Engineers (x2)

SES Engineering Services are looking for 1 Senior Mechanical Project Engineer and 1 Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join our Midlands team to support technically complex Mechanical and Electrical projects across our Central region.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Senior Project Engineers are a valuable part of our business, responsible for providing leadership, insight, direction, and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes while also ensuring excellent customer satisfaction and developing a team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical services engineering elements from pre-construction to project completion, including design and procurement.
  • Lead the full MEP works on site in terms of safety, quality, programme and budget, liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the overall MEP team, providing mentorship and leadership, ensuring correct integration with the wider construction team.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary & profit share scheme
  • Flexible working
  • Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
  • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
  • Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 6% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and more.
  • Excellent range of learning and development activities to support your career progression.
  • Industry leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.

Equal Opportunities

SES is committed to the fair treatment of people with criminal records, including employees and potential employees. Our recruitment, promotion, and retention activity does not treat people less favourably because of an offending background.

Background Checks

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026