Project Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is looking for a skilled Project Engineer to support the delivery of highway projects in Kent and East Anglia. The candidate will manage direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring project plans progress successfully. This role requires expertise in site management, CAD software, and adherence to local authority regulations. Ideal for those aspiring to elevate their career from site engineer roles.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years' experience as a project coordinator, project engineer, or project manager.
• Strong experience in AutoCAD and familiar with relevant regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site management to ensure project success.
• Conduct setting out for works, including kerbs, footpaths, and utility crossings.

Skills

Proficiency with CAD

GPS rover and setting out

Traffic management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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(We're happy to consider ambitious junior candidates, or those looking to take the step up from a site engineer role)

We’re seeking a technically strong Project Engineer to support the delivery of S278 and S50 highway works, and other ongoing groundworks projects throughout Kent and East Anglia. The ideal candidate will be proactive on-site, experienced in managing direct labour and subcontractors, and confident liaising with local authorities in active highway environments.

The role includes delivering key elements of streetworks schemes such as road tie-ins, footpaths, kerbing, utilities, and drainage. You’ll be responsible for setting out using GPS rover, and must be confident working accurately from technical drawings and site plans.

Start date negotiable, with ongoing projects available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with on-site management to ensure project success
• Ensure project plan is moving forward to meet anticipated deadlines
• Responsible for RFI and submittal process
• Conduct setting out for works, to include; kerbs; footpaths; gullies; duct runs; utility crossings as required - with GPS rover/total station

Key Requirements

• NRSWA Supervisor (essential) - we can assist the right candidate with this qualification
• Proficient with CAD
• Competent with GPS rover and setting out
• Able to manage permits, traffic management, and inspections
• Clean UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• 1 - 3 years' of experience as a project coordinator, project engineer, or project manager
• Strong experience in AutoCad
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards