Project Engineer

PwE Recruitment Group Limited; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering company seeks a skilled Project Engineer for Sizewell B nuclear power station. The role involves overseeing technical excellence on complex infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to high safety standards. Successful candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, with a strong potential to impact the UK’s energy infrastructure significantly.

Benefits

Collaborative and safety-first environment

Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience on complex infrastructure projects preferred.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and site-based project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production and management of engineering documentation.
• Manage technical queries and stakeholder interfaces across projects.
• Support contractor selection, tendering, and contract award processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technical review

Education

HND or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline

Project management qualifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Job description

Are you a skilled Project Engineer with a passion for delivering complex engineering solutions in high integrity environments?

Join our client’s Engineering & Technical Solutions team at Sizewell B, one of the UK’s leading nuclear power stations, and play a vital role in the safe and efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence from feasibility through to commissioning:

• Lead the production and management of engineering documentation, including quality plans and technical specifications
• Manage technical queries and stakeholder interfaces across projects
• Support contractor selection, tendering, and contract award processes
• Perform technical reviews of contractor designs, drawings, and documentation
• Conduct site surveys, feasibility assessments, and engineering investigations
• Prepare Engineering Changes and commissioning plans
• Support the Project and Construction Managers in delivering projects safely, on time, and within scope

We’re seeking a confident and capable engineer who brings:

• HND or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline
• SMSTS qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and site-based project delivery
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working on complex infrastructure projects – power generation or nuclear experience is a bonus
• Knowledge of electrical systems and commissioning practices is highly desirable

Project management qualifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) .

Security Clearance (SC): All candidates must either hold current SC clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the process as a condition of employment.

This is your opportunity to:

• Make a real impact in the UK’s energy infrastructure
• Be part of a globally recognised engineering organisation
• Work in a collaborative and safety-first environment
• Gain exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects

** Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

Apply today and let’s talk about your next step. Click Apply, or call us directly on 01502 564892 to find out more.