Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Location

Manchester initially then Preston.

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.

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

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

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

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

Manage engineers and subcontractors; set expectations, monitor performance, and ensure compliance.

Provide technical leadership; challenge designs for constructability and cost, propose solutions, and elevate issues promptly.

Approve requisitions, verify compliance, optimise logistics, and control cost for materials as required.

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

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

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

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 or similar).

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.