Project Engineer

Green Recruitment Company; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the clean energy sector is seeking a Project Engineer to support innovative green hydrogen and clean energy infrastructure projects across the UK. This role combines engineering and project management, requiring strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, along with a passion for driving decarbonisation. The successful candidate will define project scopes, manage technical documentation, and liaise with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

Private healthcare & pension

28 days holiday + bank holidays

2 weeks/year 'work from anywhere'

Strong team culture and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in project engineering or similar technical delivery roles.
• Knowledge of greenfield/brownfield infrastructure or energy projects.
• Familiarity with managing OEMs and technical interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Define technical scope, work packages & project requirements.
• Support detailed project plans (design, construction, commissioning).
• Monitor project risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive execution.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related)

Job description

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to support the technical delivery of innovative green hydrogen and clean energy infrastructure projects across the UK.

This role bridges engineering and project management, making it ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and driving decarbonisation forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Define technical scope, work packages & project requirements

• Support detailed project plans (design, construction, commissioning)

• Manage drawings, technical documentation & interface registers

• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers/contractors

• Monitor project risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive execution

• Support commissioning and document lessons learned

What You’ll Bring

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil or related)

• 3+ years’ experience in project engineering or similar technical delivery roles

• Knowledge of greenfield/brownfield infrastructure or energy projects

• Strong communication, organisation & stakeholder management skills

• Familiarity with managing OEMs and technical interfaces

Nice to Have

• Experience in renewables, hydrogen, gas peakers, or BESS

• Project Management certification (e.g. APM, PMP, Prince2)

• Knowledge of ATEX, PED, or systems engineering

• Experience working with utilities or in a design/client office

Why Join?

• Competitive salary + bonus

• Private healthcare & pension

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays

• 2 weeks/year “work from anywhere”

• High-impact work on the UK’s clean energy future

• Strong team culture and career development opportunities