Project Engineer

Primech Building Services Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction service provider in Gillingham is looking for a detail-oriented Project Engineer to lead design coordination and project delivery. Responsibilities include managing design surveys, conducting tender reviews, and ensuring project compliance with British Standards. Candidates must have an HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical and possess excellent time management skills. This role offers ongoing career development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Company Pension

Training opportunities

21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare reports.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Full UK driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead design surveys and provide detailed design information.
• Conduct reviews of tenders focusing on design and risks.
• Develop project programmes and highlight key risks.
• Create procurement documents and technical submittals.
• Ensure commissioning documents adhere to specifications.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven individual to take on the role of Project Engineer, focusing on pre-

mobilisation, design coordination, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design surveys and provide detailed design survey information to our design team.
• Conduct thorough reviews of tenders, focusing on design, programme, and risks.
• Lead design Q&A sessions alongside Clients and the Project Delivery Team.
• Submit and track RFIs to resolve design any project-related queries.
• Create procurement documents and complete technical submittals.
• Develop project programmes and highlight key risks.
• Undertake Labour and Material measures.
• Work closely with the Procurement Team to ensure all necessary materials, plant, and equipment are
  
  

ordered before project mobilisation.

• Raise ITTs, review sub-contractor quotes, and collaborate with the Commercial Team to award contracts.
• Assist design-related communication.
• Support the Project Manager and Contracts Manager in maintaining high standards of quality assurance
  
  

throughout Projects

• Take ownership of all project-specific Contractor Design Portion (CDP) elements.
• Draft detailed site instructions for management review, covering works required, location, programme and
  
  

cost impacts, and client-led change events.

• Ensure all submitted commissioning documents adhere to design and specification requirements.
• Draft and issue comprehensive handover documents, including O&M manuals.
  
  

Requirements

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical.
• Proven time management organisational skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects
  
  

simultaneously.

• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of British Standards and both Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines.
• Self-starter and ability to operate and excellent communication at all levels (from Site Level to Senior
  
  

Management).

• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and best practices in the relevant field of operation
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare detailed reports.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Ability to liaise and converse with clients in a professional manner.
• Full UK driver’s license.
  
  

Benefits

• Ongoing career development plan, including the opportunity to grow with Primech during its rapid rate of
  
  

expansion.

• Company Pension.
• Training opportunities.
• 21 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Based at our Kent or Luton Offices.