Project Engineer

Outsource Construction; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Exposure to major marine projects

Collaborative environment

Travel/Accommodation options

Job summary

Outsource Construction seeks an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of complex heavy marine civil projects. You will take technical ownership of site engineering across quay walls, jetties, ports and coastal structures, coordinating with project managers, designers and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-time and compliant construction in line with programme and specification.

Significant site engineering experience in heavy civil works, preferably marine, and a CSCS card are

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Significant site engineering experience in heavy civil engineering, preferably marine/coastal.
• Experience with piling, quay walls, jetties, cofferdams, reinforced concrete, retaining structures or heavy temporary works.
• Understanding of tolerances, QA and temporary-works procedures.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and specs.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
• CSCS card and appropriate site-management or safety certification.
• Flexible to work around marine operations, tides and project requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, marine plant, NEC contracts or port projects would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the engineering team for marine and heavy civil works.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and design information, resolving technical issues before they affect construction.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, permits and temporary-works documentation.
• Coordinate piling, reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage, marine structures and subcontract packages.
• Manage quality assurance records, including check sheets, test results, as-built surveys and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme and provide engineering and productivity updates.
• Raise and manage RFIs, technical queries, non-conformance reports and design changes.
• Check subcontractor works and ensure compliance with designs, tolerances and specs.
• Support procurement by reviewing quantities, materials, submissions and lead times.
• Work with marine operations, lifting teams and temporary-works personnel.
• Champion health, safety and environmental performance.

Skills

Site engineering

Marine/heavy civil experience

Interpreting drawings & specs

Planning & leadership

Problem solving

Communication

CSCS certification

Flexible to tides

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM

NEC contracts

Marine plant

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of complex heavy marine civil engineering projects.

You will take technical ownership of site engineering activities across works such as quay walls, jetties, ports, coastal structures, piling, reinforced concrete, cofferdams and heavy temporary works. Working closely with the Project Manager, site teams, designers and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure that construction is delivered safely, accurately and in accordance with programme and specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the engineering team for marine and heavy civil works.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and design information, resolving technical issues before they affect construction.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, inspection and test plans, permits and temporary-works documentation.
• Coordinate piling, reinforced concrete, earthworks, drainage, marine structures and associated subcontract packages.
• Manage quality assurance records, including check sheets, test results, as-built surveys and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress against programme and provide accurate engineering and productivity updates.
• Raise and manage RFIs, technical queries, non-conformance reports and design changes.
• Check subcontractor works and ensure compliance with approved designs, tolerances and specifications.
• Support procurement by reviewing quantities, materials, technical submissions and lead times.
• Work closely with marine operations, lifting teams and temporary-works personnel.
• Champion health, safety and environmental performance throughout delivery.

About You

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant site engineering experience within heavy civil engineering, preferably on marine or coastal projects.
• Experience with relevant works such as piling, quay walls, jetties, cofferdams, reinforced concrete, retaining structures or heavy temporary works.
• A sound understanding of construction tolerances, quality assurance and temporary-works procedures.
• The ability to read and interrogate complex engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong planning, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
• A valid CSCS card and appropriate site-management or safety certification.
• Flexibility to work around marine operations, tides and project requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BIM, marine plant, NEC contracts or engineering projects in operational ports would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile marine infrastructure.
• A competitive salary or contract rate with an attractive benefits package.
• Career development supported by experienced civil and marine engineering professionals.
• Exposure to major piling, concrete, temporary-works and marine construction packages.
• A collaborative environment in which engineering judgement and practical problem-solving are valued.
• [Accommodation/travel allowance/company vehicle/pension/healthcare, where applicable.]