Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering company as a Project Engineer, where you will support project management throughout the lifecycle. Your role will involve identifying new opportunities, overseeing project scopes, and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. Ideal for candidates with a proactive approach and a strong civil engineering background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of project engineering experience.
• Civil Engineering background is needed.
• Preferred: Experience in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new project opportunities.
• Define and control project scope, ensuring clear communication.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Organisation

Diplomacy

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us
Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking company specialising in engineering projects, with a strong focus on delivering excellence in the water industry and beyond. They pride themselves on their commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Join our client's team and play a key role in delivering innovative projects that make a real difference.

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in delivering projects throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, commercially astute, and dedicated to exceeding customer expectations while maintaining financial and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identify and develop new project opportunities through strong business relationships.
2. Define and control project scope using company processes, ensuring clear communication with management and clients.
3. Address engineering challenges with practical solutions and maintain accurate risk/issue registers.
4. Ensure projects are delivered within budget, reporting variances promptly.
5. Prepare risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and handover reports.
6. Liaise with procurement, subcontractors, and technicians to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
7. Uphold the highest Health, Safety, and Environmental standards in line with company policies.

Person Specification

• HND in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years project engineering experience.
• Civil Engineering background is needed.
• Preferred: Experience in the water industry (not essential).
• Strong analytical skills and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and diplomacy skills.

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