Project Engineer

Venesky Brown; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer for an exciting nuclear infrastructure project. The role involves managing design risks and ensuring compliance with engineering standards, contributing to a significant energy initiative to deliver secure, low-carbon energy. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have experience in large-scale projects within the civil engineering field.

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Experience in design management preferred.
• Confident communication skills for all levels needed.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate technical requirements and specifications.
• Manage design risks and change control processes.
• Support technical assurance and design acceptance reviews.

Skills

Design experience in heavy civil structures

Management of multidisciplinary design teams

Strong knowledge of UK design standards

Proven ability to work in technical teams

Experience on large infrastructure projects

Confident communicator

Experience in the nuclear sector

Knowledge of safety-related systems

Education

Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) or working towards chartership

Project delivery experience in civil engineering design

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid), with travel to Ipswich and Bristol

Looking to make a real impact on one of the UK’s most exciting and vital infrastructure megaprojects? We are seeking a Project Engineerto join our clients high-performing engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to shape a nationally significant nuclear new build project, helping to deliver secure, low-carbon energy to millions for decades to come.

You’ll work within a forward-thinking and collaborative project environment, contributing to technical excellence and complex design integration within a fast-paced, strategically important programme.

As a Project Engineer in the Civil Works Programme (CWP), you will be part of the Engineering & Technical function — a key player in ensuring successful technical delivery of large civil engineering packages. Reporting to the Technical & Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the definition, integration, and assurance of the end-to-end design lifecycle for nuclear island structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and validate technical requirements and specifications
• Manage design risks, open points, and change control processes
• Provide support for technical assurance and design acceptance reviews
• Coordinate technical interfaces with infrastructure, site establishment, and other programmes
• Support responses to Early Warnings, Technical Queries, Compensation Events, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant engineering and design governance frameworks
• Oversee supply chain engagement to maintain design momentum and quality

Technical Skills & Experience – What We’re Looking For

• Design experience in:
• Heavy civil structures (reinforced concrete and/or structural steel)
• Management of multidisciplinary design and integration teams
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards and practices (e.g. British Standards)
• Proven ability to work in delivery-focused technical teams and interface with suppliers
• Experience working on large infrastructure or energy projects
• Confident communicator across all levels: delivery teams, regulators, and design authorities
• Experience within the nuclear or regulated infrastructure sector
• Knowledge of safety-related systems and components

If you don’t meet every requirement but bring experience from infrastructure, transport, energy, or utilities sectors — particularly in design management, systems engineering, or civil delivery — we’d still love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Chartered Engineer (MICE or MIStructE) or working towards chartership
• Project delivery experience in civil engineering design

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply by 17th June 2025 to be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Construction

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