Project Engineer

ARM; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist talent acquisition consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to provide support for civil engineering assets. This role requires on-site presence and involves technical assurance, defect management, and collaboration with contractors. Candidates should have extensive civil engineering experience and NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor credentials. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible location across central England, and requires a driving license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering, ideally client-side or assurance-focused.
• Strong knowledge of inspection plans and defect management.
• Experience with heavy civils and environmental works is desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical assurance for civil engineering assets.
• Support senior engineers in developing assurance plans.
• Act as a point of contact on site, liaising with contractors.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Construction assurance deliverables knowledge

NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor experience

Driving licence

Familiarity with UK construction regulations

Education

Chartered Engineer or pursuing membership

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer - Assurance

Location: Flexible across central England (e.g., Bicester / Aylesbury / Milton Keynes etc)

Salary: Up to £64,000 per annum

Closing date: 8th October 2025

Role

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Project Engineer to provide technical and professional support for civil engineering assets during the construction phase. You will ensure that assets are designed, built, and delivered in line with programme requirements, standards, and policies. This role combines on-site presence and office-based oversight, typically requiring 2-3 days a week on site at locations along the contract corridor. You will perform physical assurance, defect management, PMAFs, and pre- and post-construction assurance activities, occasionally acting as the sole representative on site.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical assurance for civil engineering assets, including structures, tunnels, earthworks, and environmental works.
• Support senior engineers in risk-based assurance of work packages, developing and implementing assurance plans.
• Undertake NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor duties and ensure contractor processes, procedures, and deliverables meet programme standards.
• Review inspection and test plans, VAPs, and SNCs; report findings and maintain accurate assurance records.
• Act as a point of contact on site, liaising with contractors, sub-agents, and project teams.

Skills and Experience

• Broad civil engineering experience with at least 5 years in and around construction sites, ideally client-side or assurance-focused.
• Strong knowledge of construction assurance deliverables, including inspection plans, defect management, PMAFs, and reporting.
• NEC3 or NEC4 Supervisor experience is essential.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Experience across multiple asset types: heavy civils, structures, tunnels, earthworks, and environmental works is desired.
• Chartered Engineer or working toward membership of an appropriate professional institution is desirable.
• Familiarity with UK construction regulations, CDM 2015, and cost/schedule awareness.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission