Construction Project Engineer

Scantec Recruitment

Reading

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Project Engineer for a long-term contract in Reading. The role involves key responsibilities in project management within the nuclear sector, requiring SC Clearance and a CSCS Gold Card. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work on complex construction projects in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Electrician transitioned to Project Engineer.
  • Experience in the nuclear sector is highly desirable.
  • Must be willing to obtain DV Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Install, modify, maintain, and repair various systems.
  • Ensure project milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.
  • Work within a highly regulated environment.

Skills

Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Safety Compliance

Education

CSCS Gold Card

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Job Title: Construction Project Engineer

Location: Reading

Job Type: Contract

Rate: £42.75 per hour (CIS)

Duration: 18 months

Security Clearance: SC Clearance required (must be willing to obtain DV Clearance)

About the Role:

We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Project Engineer to join our client on a long-term project based in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified professional with an electrical background to work within a highly regulated and rewarding environment.

As a Construction Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the installation, modification, maintenance, repair, testing, and trials of various systems. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring project milestones are achieved safely and efficiently.

Key Requirements:

  • Security Clearance: Minimum SC Clearance is essential; candidates must be willing to undergo DV Clearance.
  • Qualifications:
  • CSCS Gold Card
  • Background:
  • Must be a qualified Electrician who has moved into a Project Engineer role
  • Previous experience within the nuclear sector is highly desirable

Desirable Skills & Certifications:

  • Membership of an appropriate technical/professional body
  • NEBOSH Construction Certificate

This role offers the opportunity to work on site, on complex and challenging construction projects in a highly regulated industry sector. The working pattern is a 9 day fortnight working 75 hours over a two week period.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Project Management
  • Industries
    Defense and Space Manufacturing and Electric Power Generation

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