Project Engineer
£50,000–£55,000 per annum
12‑Month Fixed Term Contract
Major Infrastructure Project
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure contractor for an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of a key terminal pumping station project as part of a major Thames Water infrastructure scheme.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract on a permanent salary, offering the stability of PAYE employment while working on a high‑profile, technically complex project.
The Role
As Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and supporting the delivery of multidisciplinary works, acting as the technical and organisational link between design teams, site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
The scope of works includes:
- Tunnelling and shaft construction
- Civils and structural works
- Gravity sewers and drainage
- Pipe installation and structural plinths
- Section 278 highways works (roads, access, reinstatement)
- MEICA systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Coordination
- Support planning, coordination, and delivery across all project phases
- Liaise with design teams to ensure drawings and specifications are buildable and compliant
- Coordinate multiple workstreams including civils, tunnelling, highways, and MEICA
- Monitor progress against programme and report on performance
Technical Oversight
- Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and method statements
- Provide engineering support across tunnelling, drainage, pipework, structures, highways, and MEICA
- Ensure works meet industry standards and project requirements
Site Support
- Work closely with Site Managers and Supervisors to resolve technical issues
- Ensure works are delivered in line with approved RAMS
- Carry out site inspections and quality checks
Commercial & Reporting
- Support procurement of subcontractors and materials
- Assist with cost tracking and commercial reporting
- Contribute to progress reports, risk registers, and lookahead programmes
Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote a strong safety culture
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and Thames Water standards
- Identify and mitigate project risks
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, utility providers, and subcontractors
- Support Section 278 approvals and inspections
About You
Essential:
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience working on infrastructure and/or water sector projects
- Understanding of tunnelling, drainage, gravity sewers, or complex civils works
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction sequencing
- Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
Desirable:
- Experience on Thames Water or similar water utility projects
- Knowledge of NEC contracts
- SMSTS or SSSTS certification
- CSCS card