Project Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer for a major UK contract to support delivery on a large steelwork and civils project. The role sits just below the Project Manager and focuses on coordinating design, planning and site teams.

You will manage technical coordination, ensure safety, and keep programmes moving by liaising between designers, subcontractors and site teams, with responsibilities spanning RFIs, planning and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer on major civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of structural steelwork, erection processes and temporary works.
• Qualification in civil engineering or construction management.
• Experience in self-delivery environments with direct labour and specialist teams.
• Excellent organisational, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate drawings, technical information and specifications for steelwork and civils.
• Work with site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, correctly and in the right sequence.
• Manage RFIs, design queries and interface issues with designers and consultants.
• Support temporary works processes, ensuring designs, permits and checks are in place.
• Assist with short-term planning, look-ahead schedules and progress updates.
• Maintain quality records, inspections and handover documentation.
• Spot risks, clashes and constraints early and help develop practical solutions.
• Keep communication clear between engineering, planning, commercial and delivery teams.
• Support the Project Manager with coordination, reporting and general project control.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Civil engineering or construction management qualification

Tools

Aconex

CEMAR

Power BI

Job description

Excellent opening for a seasoned Project Engineer or an ambitious Senior Engineer looking to take the step up!

A major UK contractor is looking for a Project Engineer to support delivery on a large, complex project with significant steelwork and self‑delivered civils activities. This role sits just below the Project Manager and is ideal for someone who's organised, technically confident and able to keep design, planning and site teams working in sync.

The Role

You’ll help manage the technical and coordination side of the project, making sure steelwork and civils activities are built safely, correctly and in line with the design. You’ll work closely with the Project Manager, supporting them with planning, reporting and day‑to‑day problem‑solving. You’ll be a key link between designers, subcontractors and site teams, helping keep the programme moving and resolving issues before they slow things down.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate drawings, technical information and specifications for steelwork and civils
• Work with site teams to make sure works are delivered safely, correctly and in the right sequence
• Manage RFIs, design queries and interface issues with designers and consultants
• Support temporary works processes, ensuring designs, permits and checks are in place
• Assist with short‑term planning, look‑ahead schedules and progress updates
• Maintain quality records, inspections and handover documentation
• Spot risks, clashes and constraints early and help develop practical solutions
• Keep communication clear between engineering, planning, commercial and delivery teams
• Support the Project Manager with coordination, reporting and general project control

Required Experience

• Experience as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer on major civils or infrastructure projects
• Good understanding of structural steelwork, erection processes and temporary works
• Comfortable working within a self‑delivery environment with direct labour and specialist teams
• Strong organisational, documentation and communication skills
• Confident interpreting drawings, specifications and technical details
• Relevant qualification in civil engineering or construction management

Desirable

• Experience in complex or high‑risk environments such as energy, industrial, defence or rail
• Familiarity with digital tools like Aconex, CEMAR or Power BI
• Exposure to project controls such as change management, risk, cost or earned value
• Working towards professional membership (ICE, CIOB, IStructE)

Key Strengths of the Contractor

The contractor is known for its engineering‑led approach and its ability to deliver complex work in tight, high‑risk environments. They have strong in‑house capability, including direct labour, plant and specialist teams, which gives them real control over quality and programme. They’re recognised for their expertise in steelwork, temporary works and heavy civils, and for maintaining high standards of compliance and technical rigour. Clients value their practical problem‑solving and clear, collaborative communication.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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