Project Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer in Essex. This contractual role involves supporting the Project Manager on significant infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must be Chartered Engineers with experience in complex projects, particularly in aviation, civils, structures, or M&E. The position offers a dynamic work environment with potential for extension.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects

Dynamic and challenging work environment

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Must have Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience in aviation, civils, structures, or M&E projects.
• Strong ability to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager during design and on-site phases.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

Experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects

Strong ability to lead technical reviews

Excellent collaboration skills

Experience in dynamic operational environments

Job description

Are you a chartered engineer with a background in delivering complex infrastructure projects, with a focus on structures, civils, M&E disciplines? We are working with a client on a long‑term contract opportunity in Essex. See below;

Project Engineer

Contract Term: Until November 2026 initially

Location: Essex

Job Type: Contract (3 days onsite per week)

Day‑to‑day of the role:

• Support the Project Manager during both the design and on‑site phases of the project.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with contractors and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and efficiently resolve challenges.
• Utilise your expertise in civils, structures, or M&E within a live operational environment.
• Thrive in a dynamic setting, applying your experience with fit‑out or transport infrastructure to make a significant impact.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Proven experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects, particularly in aviation, civils, structures, or M&E.
• Strong ability to lead technical reviews and ensure project compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work effectively with contractors and stakeholders.
• Experience in dynamic and operational environments, ideally with fit‑out or transport infrastructure projects.
• Must be able to undergo CTC vetting (process starts at interview).

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects at a major UK airport.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Contractual role with potential for extension.

To apply for this Project Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.