Project Engineer

Randstad Cpe London; Bicester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing agency is seeking a skilled Project Engineer for assurance tasks in central England. This role involves on-site and office-based work, ensuring civil engineering assets meet required standards. Candidates should have extensive civil engineering experience, especially in construction assurance, along with an HNC or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience in construction sites.
• Knowledge of inspection plans and defect management.
• Familiar with PMAFs and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical assurance for civil engineering assets.
• Support senior engineers in risk-based assurance.
• Review and report on inspection and test plans.

Skills

Broad civil engineering experience

Strong knowledge of construction assurance deliverables

NEC3 or NEC4 Supervisor experience

Driving licence

Experience across multiple asset types

Chartered Engineer or working toward membership

Familiarity with UK construction regulations

Education

HNC or equivalent

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: 8 October 2025

About the 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.

Key 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 Required

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent