Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

We are looking for aProject Engineer to join our expanding

Southern regional office. The role is split between site and office and provides a variety of day-to-day duties and responsibilities. The areas covered under our Southern region include:
London, Surrey, Kent, & Hampshire.

Project Engineers play a key role in the successful running of our operations. Working closely with site teams and management, you will help coordinate works on site, ensure projects run efficiently, and support the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.

You’ll be joining a growing organisation that serves the rapidly expanding house building sector. Here at JLES, we value and reward hard work and commitment, meaning you have the opportunity for salary progression based on performance at bi‑annual reviews, regional trips and other exciting benefits.

As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and a B Corp accredited company, reflecting our commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, with us, your development opportunities are unlimited.

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual who is keen to develop their skills, take on responsibility, and contribute to a growing team. This role would be ideal for an Assistant Project Engineer looking to take their next step up, or an established Project Engineer looking for a company they can grow their career with.

The company is committed to it’s equal opportunities policy at every stage of the recruitment and selection process, which is why recruitment will be carried outto ensure the most suitable candidate – taking into account relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

• Completing Site Inspections with the adopting authority
• Compiling reports for approval
• Seeking quotations from sub‑contractors
• Studying specialist drainage survey footage
• Compiling & submitting required adoption documentation
• Liaising & managing sub‑contractors to complete works
• On site supervision of Stage 3 site works
• Obtaining on site `sign off` of the works from the LA / WC inspector
• Chasing adoption certification from the various authorities
• Proving informal updates to progress and relaying any on site issues to the operations manager

• The office is an open plan environment
• Company office hours are 8.30 am until 5.00 pm (4:30pm on Fridays)

• House Building Industry knowledge
• Background and understanding of basic Civil Engineering principles
• Working knowledge of Section 38 and 278 Highway Act and Section 104 Water Industry Act Agreements
• AutoCAD Skills (Preferred but not essential)
• Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage and deliver completion of projects on time and in budget

• Desire to succeed and progress in career
• Friendly & good communicator
• Professional
• Concise and efficient manner of articulating point of view & opinion
• Able to form relations with a diverse spread of people

Job Types: Permanent, Full‑time

Salary:
From £27,500 a year

• Generous annual leave, increasing with length of service to give you more time to relax and recharge.
• Company pension, helping you plan and save for your future.
• Contribution towards gym membership and mobile phone, supporting both your health and connectivity.
• Birthday leave, including half a day off for your child's birthday.
• Employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for support when you need it.
• Annual staff trips, offering fun team‑building opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme, encouraging a healthier, greener commute.
• Employee discount on shopping, giving you access to savings across a range of products.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, to support your family's future.
• EV Car scheme, supporting your move to low‑emission driving.
• Death in service, offering reassurance for you and your family future.
• Access to a shared company van for travel to and from site, so you can focus on the job and not the journey.

• Monday to Friday

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus