Project Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Lodging allowance

HS2 project experience

Long-term career development

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to join an established contractor delivering major infrastructure on the HS2 programme in Aylesbury. You will take ownership of complex earthworks projects, guiding planning, design and delivery while maintaining safety, quality and schedule commitments.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate with clients, subcontractors and internal functions, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in earthworks, civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering complex projects to high standards of safety and quality.
• Strong technical knowledge across core civil engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project objectives across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from planning and design to execution and completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Skills

Earthworks

Civil engineering

Major infrastructure

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

Aylesbury | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Lodging

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join an established engineering contractor working on the major HS2 project in Aylesbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer / Civil Engineer with a strong background in earthworks or major infrastructure to take ownership of complex engineering projects and play a key role in their successful delivery.

THE ROLE

As Project Engineer, you'll act as a key technical authority on the project, providing engineering guidance and oversight across the full project lifecycle — from initial planning and design through to execution and completion.

You'll work closely with clients, subcontractors, commercial, planning and HSEQ teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take ownership of project objectives across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from planning and design through to execution and completion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact, resolving issues and supporting effective project delivery.
• Coordinate closely with commercial, planning and HSEQ teams to ensure integrated project planning.
• Support accurate forecasting and proactive risk management.
• Provide leadership and direction to the project team, driving high standards of performance.
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks and opportunities to senior management.
• Implement corrective actions where required to protect project delivery targets.
• Ensure all works comply with contractual obligations, industry standards and relevant regulations.
• Support a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across the project.
• Mentor and support team members, contributing to development and succession planning.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a Project Engineer with:

• Extensive experience within earthworks, civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• A proven track record of delivering complex projects to high standards of quality and safety.
• Strong technical knowledge across core civil engineering disciplines.
• Experience working within demanding construction environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and commercial awareness.
• The ability to make sound technical decisions and resolve issues proactively.
• Chartered status with ICE or actively working towards Chartered status.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

THE PACKAGE

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Lodging allowance
• Opportunity to work on the HS2 project
• Long-term career development within a major UK infrastructure environment