Project Engineer

Date posted : 2026-08-28

Vacancy Details

Job Type : Contract/Temp
Salary : £500 per day Umbrella / £368.38 per day PAYE

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To apply, please liaise directly with the contact person below.

Contact Name : Mandeep Dhillon
Contact position : Account Manager
Email : mandeepdhillon@we-thrive.co.uk

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Job Description

The Project Engineer will manage engineering, design and construction activities across a portfolio of rail projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standards for time, cost and quality.

Acting as Designated Project Engineer for specific projects, you will apply appropriate engineering controls and procedures throughout design, construction, testing and commissioning. You will review design and construction activities, monitor contractors and specialist consultants, and ensure work complies with relevant legislation, technical standards and CDM requirements.

The role will also involve leading the necessary approvals and consents for project design and implementation, monitoring the competence of Project Engineers and contractor personnel, and providing technical guidance and advice to project and programme management teams.

You will support risk assessment and environmental management activities and arrange contractor audits to provide assurance around the safety and quality of design, construction, testing, commissioning and associated management systems.

Essential Selection Criteria

Demonstrable experience managing engineering, design and construction activities within a complex project environment is required, alongside the ability to undertake the responsibilities of a Designated Project Engineer.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of engineering controls, technical standards and relevant legislation, including Construction Design and Management regulations. Experience reviewing design and construction activities and providing technical oversight throughout construction, testing and commissioning is also required.

You should be confident monitoring contractor and consultant performance, assessing technical competence, supporting risk management activities and providing engineering guidance to project and programme teams. Experience managing engineering delivery against time, cost, quality, safety and environmental requirements is essential.
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