Project Engineer in Aylesbury)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering business as a Project Engineer, where you'll lead the delivery of high-value projects in the waste water industry. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and the chance to work on nationally significant projects that positively impact communities. You'll be integral to managing delivery plans, resolving engineering challenges, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. If you're a solutions-driven professional with a strong engineering background, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive and autonomous environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+BH's)

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in engineering discipline (mechanical, civil, utilities).
• Significant experience in site-based engineering project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in full lifecycle delivery from initiation to handover.
• Lead engineering planning, change management, and subcontractor coordination.

Skills

Engineering Planning

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Budget Management

Education

Degree in Engineering

HND in Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer (Mechanical - Waste Water Industry) | Aylesbury | Up to £60,000

Deliver complex infrastructure projects with clarity, ownership and commercial focus.

Are you a solutions-driven engineering professional who thrives in a delivery-led, high-accountability environment? Do you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, ensuring critical infrastructure projects are delivered with precision, control and commercial awareness?

As Project Engineer , you'll be responsible for the technical coordination and successful delivery of high-value, site-based projects. Reporting into the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in managing delivery plans, resolving engineering challenges and aligning operations with wider programme objectives.

You'll join a forward-thinking engineering business operating across environmental, infrastructure, and public sector frameworks , with a strong reputation for engineering integrity, safety and client trust.

As Project Engineer, you'll benefit from:

* A £60,000 salary , reflective of senior project responsibilities

* 25 days holiday (+BH's)

* Private Medical Insurance

* Involvement in nationally significant projects with real community impact

* A respected leadership team and a delivery model that values autonomy and trust

As Project Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

* Supporting the Project Manager in full lifecycle delivery , from initiation to handover

* Leading engineering planning , change management and subcontractor coordination

* Ensuring compliance with technical, commercial and health & safety requirements

* Monitoring project risks and escalating critical issues with strategic clarity

* Preparing RAMS, technical queries, budget documentation and client-facing reports

* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to maintain project control and alignment

Your background will likely include:

* A degree or HND in an engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, civil, utilities)

* Significant experience in the delivery of site-based engineering projects

* A confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders and contractors

* Strong documentation, planning, and budget management capabilities

* A mindset rooted in risk mitigation, quality delivery, and commercial accountability

Please note: Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK . Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you're ready to step into a senior engineering delivery role with long-term potential, apply today or contact Grace at Rubicon to arrange a confidential conversation.