Project Engineer

PHD Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading RC frame contractor in London is seeking a Project Engineer to contribute to HS2's development. The role involves supporting project management teams and managing RC frame packages, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety standards. Applicants should hold a degree in Civil Engineering and have reinforced concrete experience. Strong potential for career growth, involvement in high-profile infrastructure works, and a competitive day rate paid via CIS are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Day Rate

Long-term project pipeline

Supportive team environment

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in RC frame or structural concrete delivery.
• Sound knowledge of temporary works, formwork, and reinforcement detailing.
• Experience on large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Support site and project management teams in planning and execution.
• Oversee setting out, concrete pours, and reinforcement works.
• Ensure compliance with HS2 specifications and safety standards.

Skills

Reinforced concrete experience

Technical drawing interpretation

Site and project management support

Liaison skills

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Project Engineer - RC Frame Contractor (HS2)

Location: HS2 Site - London
Salary: £340 to ￡370 - CIS
Contract Type: Contract

Help build the backbone of Britain's future transport.

An established RC frame contractor working on HS2 is looking for a Project Engineer to support delivery of complex concrete structures on one of the UK's most high‑profile infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineer with reinforced concrete experience to work on challenging and career‑defining civil engineering works, including shafts, stations, bridges, and tunnel access structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site and project management teams in the planning and execution of RC frame packages.
• Interpret technical drawings and ensure construction aligns with design specifications and tolerances.
• Oversee setting out, concrete pours, reinforcement works, and formwork systems.
• Liaise with client engineers, designers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries.
• Ensure works comply with HS2 specifications, safety standards and quality requirements.
• Assist in preparation of method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in RC frame or structural concrete delivery.
• Sound knowledge of temporary works, formwork and reinforcement detailing.
• Experience working on large‑scale infrastructure or rail projects (HS2 experience a plus).
• CSCS card and relevant safety qualifications (SMSTS or SSSTS preferred).

What's on Offer

• Competitive Day Rate – Paid via CIS.
• Long‑term project pipeline on HS2 and beyond.
• Supportive and experienced team with strong industry reputation.
• Real progression opportunities into senior engineering or site management roles.

Be part of something that will stand for generations.

Apply now to join one of the UK's top RC frame contractors on HS2.