Project Engineer

SSA Recruitment; Leiston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation/travel package

Long-term project

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

SSA Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer – Sizewell C in Suffolk to join a major long-term civil engineering programme. You will manage engineering documentation and QA, review designs and temporary works, and assist planning and risk management on a nuclear project.

The role requires a civil engineering degree, experience in heavy civils or earthworks, and strong communication to coordinate with designers, subcontractors and client teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree with strong technical background.
• Experience in heavy civils or earthworks.
• Strong QA, temporary works, and digital engineering knowledge.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering documentation and QA.
• Reviewing designs, temporary works, and method statements.
• Supporting programme planning and technical risk management.
• Coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and client teams.
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear project standards.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

QA understanding

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer – Sizewell C

Location: Suffolk

Package: Competitive salary + uplift + accommodation/travel + benefits

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering documentation and QA
• Reviewing designs, temporary works, and method statements
• Supporting programme planning and technical risk management
• Coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and client teams
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear project standards

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree and strong technical background
• Experience in heavy civils or earthworks
• Strong understanding of QA, temporary works, and digital engineering
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Benefits

• Major long-term project
• Accommodation/travel package
• Clear progression pathway