Project Engineer

Location Manchester initially then Preston.

About the role

The Project Engineer leads civil works delivery, managing design integration, procurement, and construction for compliant, high-quality outcomes. Provides technical and commercial oversight, coordinates resources and interfaces, and drives programme, safety, and assurance within nuclear regulations.

Setting Out & Surveying

Lead assurance of setting out; approve control points and tolerances, resolve discrepancies, and sign off survey records.

Quality Control

Leads QC on site; author/approve ITPs, verify test regimes, manage NCRs anddefects, and drive Perfect Delivery.

Health, Safety & Environment

Lead safe systems of work; approve RAMS, ensure CDM and site licence compliance, champion nuclear safety culture.

Planning & Coordination

Develop short-term plans; align programme and resources, chair meetings, manage interfaces, risks, and recovery.

Supervision & Monitoring

Manage engineers and subcontractors; set expectations,monitorperformance, and ensure compliance.

Problem Solving

Provide technical leadership; challenge designs forconstructabilityand cost, propose solutions, and escalating issues promptly.

Materials Management

Approverequisitions, verify compliance, optimiselogistics, and control costfor materials asrequired.

Documentation & Reporting

Maintainassured records; produce client reports, manage redlines and as-builts,and LTQR.

Digital Engineering

Champion BIM workflows; oversee model coordination, digital surveying, and ensure data quality for decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

Capture lessons learned; mentor engineers, standardise methods,promote innovation aligned to programme and safety.

What you will bring Education

Level 6 qualification - BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Civil or Structural Engineering. MSc or MEng desirable.

Professional Membership

Member of ICE (IEng MICE or CEng MICE) or actively working towards professional status.

Certifications

Valid CSCS card,CITB Site Safety Plus (SMSTS orsimilar).

Experience

Experience in project engineering, coordination, and technical assurance within regulated environments (nuclear preferred).

Technical Skills

Proficient in digital engineering tools (e.g., BIM),AutoCAD,and understanding of temporary works and construction sequencing.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of construction methods, health & safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and quantity measurement principles.

IT Skills

Confident user of MS Office and project management systems.

• Leads teams and manages complex project tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of construction standards and compliance.
• Skilled in planning, coordination, and resource management.
• Provides technical guidance and mentors junior engineers.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving under pressure.
• Promotes safety culture and ensures regulatory compliance.