Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

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We’re looking for a Project Engineer who can confidently bridge disciplines, support the Project Manager, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for our clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape projects from concept to completion while upholding our high standards of quality and service.

What you will be doing:

As a Project Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the day‑to‑day coordination, quality assurance, and technical leadership of assigned projects. Your key responsibilities will include:

Project Management & Delivery

• Pre‑planning and resource forecasting
• Site activity coordination
• Time and cost estimation, budget control, and performance reporting
• Robust written and verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and the supply chain
• Comprehensive documentation of all project stages
• Proactive risk identification, analysis, and management (including obsolescence)
• Delivering projects on time and to budget, ensuring all technical and contractual requirements are met

Technical & Process Excellence

• Embedding new knowledge into company systems to drive continuous improvement and informed decision‑making
• Supporting internal process development by identifying and eliminating waste or non‑value‑adding activities
• Embracing digital delivery tools to improve design interrogation and innovation
• Ensuring compliance with the Company’s Business Assurance Standards, including documentation, reporting, and record keeping

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Building strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, contractors, and project partners
• Attending client sites when required and consistently representing the Company’s Culture and Values

Leadership & Compliance

• Health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Data protection and information security
• Team behaviours and collaborative working
• Housekeeping and continuous improvement
• Compliance with the Business Quality Management System
• Supporting wider team performance and undertaking additional responsibilities as needed to contribute to overall company success

About You:

You’re someone who combines technical competence with strong organisational and communication skills. You’ll bring:

• Proven, demonstrable experience in engineering projects within a technical environment
• Strong technical report writing abilities
• Commercial and health & safety awareness
• Excellent understanding of Project Management methodologies
• Strong IT skills across Word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Knowledge of design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning processes
• A minimum of HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline
• A customer‑focused mindset with a commitment to cost‑effective service excellence
• Strong analytical skills, time management abilities, and the drive to meet deadlines using your own initiative
• Clear and confident communication skills (verbal and written)
• A collaborative, team‑oriented approach and a passion for personal professional development
• A commitment to Respect at Work, including Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunities

While not essential, the following are advantageous:

• CAD skills (2D AutoCAD, 3D Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of the Water Industry
• Mechanical understanding or electrical design knowledge, including wiring regulations and the Machinery Directive
• Familiarity with Change Management, Kaizen, or Organisational Excellence methodologies

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

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