Project Engineer

OCS Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Manchester seeks an ambitious Project Engineer to support diverse projects across the North West. This position offers a balance of site and engineering responsibilities, including planning and execution of works, managing subcontractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates have a degree in Civil Engineering and relevant project engineering experience, providing a clear pathway for professional advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Project Engineer or Site Engineer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of works on site.
• Set out, survey, and manage site engineering activities.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation.
• Manage subcontractors and liaise with designers and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against programme and report on key milestones.

Skills

Project management

Site engineering

Construction safety standards

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor who is looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support a growing portfolio of projects across the North West, based from their Manchester operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer who wants hands-on project exposure, strong technical development, and a clear pathway for progression within a major contractor environment.

The Role As Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of civil engineering projects, supporting the Project Manager and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. The position offers a strong balance of site-based and engineering responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting planning, coordination, and execution of works on site
• Setting out, surveying, and managing site engineering activities
• Preparing and reviewing method statements, risk assessments, and technical documentation
• Managing subcontractors and liaising with designers and suppliers
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on key milestones
• Ensuring quality standards, health & safety, and environmental requirements are met

About You

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working as a Project Engineer or Site ...