Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for a significant refurbishment project at a critical data centre near Barnsley. This role involves leading project delivery with a focus on mechanical installations, ensuring safety and client satisfaction, and managing risks and decision-making, while also offering a comprehensive and flexible benefits package.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Salary sacrifice scheme for electric/hybrid vehicles

Up to 8% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership

Ongoing personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical installations.
• Track record in a senior project engineering role.
• Experience on projects up to £10m+.

Responsibilities

• Champion a 'Safety First' culture across all project operations.
• Drive early engagement and planning for project outcomes.
• Lead and manage subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client Engagement

Technical Delivery

Education

Industry-recognised mechanical trade or professional qualification

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Leeds (with travel to Barnsley project site)

Salary: £50-60K plus car allowance and excellent Benefits package

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Engineer to join their growing team and lead the successful delivery of mechanically biased building services for a major refurbishment project at a live, critical data centre near Barnsley. This 18-month project will commence in summer and offers the potential for long-term follow-on work.

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a hands-on and capable engineer with strong leadership, technical delivery, and client engagement skills. The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical installations in a construction environment
• A track record of success in a senior project engineering or delivery-focused role
• Experience on complex, high-value building services projects (up to £10m+)
• An industry-recognised mechanical trade or professional qualification
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a wider site and delivery team
• Strong commercial awareness and focus on client satisfaction

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will:

• Champion a “Safety First” culture across all project operations
• Drive early engagement and planning to enhance project outcomes and profitability
• Review and align project scope with client expectations
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities to ensure project success
• Oversee procurement and engineering delivery in line with commercial targets
• Provide regular, accurate progress updates to project and commercial stakeholders
• Lead and manage subcontractors, ensuring high performance and compliance
• Offer clear direction, support and motivation to the project team
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the client
• Ensure a smooth and profitable project close-out

Benefits

Our client offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package, including:

• Company car or car allowance
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric/hybrid vehicles
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work, Travel Insurance and more
• Ongoing personal development opportunities

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a company that is innovative, responsible, and forward-thinking, delivering landmark projects across multiple sectors using the latest tools and technologies. With long-term growth opportunities, this is a fantastic chance to work on ground-breaking projects in a supportive and rewarding environment.