Project Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging allowance

Travel allowance

Healthcare

Job summary

NEOS Engineering is recruiting a Project Engineer for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Basildon, UK. You will act as a key technical authority, guiding the works to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements while coordinating with clients and internal teams to maintain programme and commercial performance.

The role requires delivering complex civil engineering projects in demanding environments, with strong communication skills and Chartered status with ICE or working towards it.

Qualifications

• Experience in earthworks, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong technical knowledge across civil engineering disciplines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own project objectives across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Manage projects through full lifecycle from planning and design to execution and completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact, resolving technical and project issues proactively.
• Coordinate with commercial, planning and HSEQ teams for integrated delivery.
• Support forecasting, risk management and programme planning.

Skills

Earthworks experience

Civil engineering

Infrastructure projects

Communication skills

Project management

Decision making

Chartered ICE

Multitasking

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

Lower Thames Crossing | up to £45,000 + Lodging & Travel Allowances + Healthcare

NEOS Engineering are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join an established engineering contractor working on the major Lower Thames Crossing project.

THE ROLE

As Project Engineer, you'll act as a key technical authority on the project, providing engineering guidance and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual, quality and regulatory requirements.

You’ll work closely with clients, subcontractors and internal teams across engineering, commercial, planning and HSEQ, playing a key role in maintaining programme, quality and commercial performance.

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.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact, resolving technical and project issues effectively.
• Coordinate with commercial, planning and HSEQ teams to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Support accurate forecasting, risk management and programme planning.
• 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 programme and 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.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for a Project Engineer with:

• Proven experience within earthworks, civil engineering or major infrastructure.
• A strong track record of delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong technical knowledge across core civil engineering disciplines.
• Experience working within demanding construction environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial and project management 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

• £45,000 basic salary
• Lodging allowance
• Travel allowance
• Healthcare
• Opportunity to work on the Lower Thames Crossing
• Long-term career development within a major UK infrastructure environment