Project Engineer

KSG Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Start and Finish Times

Pension Scheme

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Buy up to 3 extra holidays annually

Long Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

SCX, a UK-based engineering business, seeks a Project Engineer to support managers by coordinating resources, suppliers and site activities to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

You will work across planning, engineering, and execution with a focus on deliverability, risk management and value for complex mechanical handling systems. Location: Sheffield, UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in engineering project delivery.
• Experience in industrial, Nuclear, Defence or Oil & Gas environments.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering standards and practices.
• Ability to influence design decisions with emphasis on deliverability and risk.

Responsibilities

• Project Delivery – Initiate projects, define resources, support programme development and monitoring of costs.
• Operations & Coordination – manage procurement, liaise with design teams, track variations and client approvals.
• Site Management – ensure SHEQ compliance, organise surveys, subcontractors, and site QA.
• Cross-functional coordination – align client expectations, plan resources, and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Project delivery

Industrial/Nuclear/Defence or Oil &Gas

Engineering standards knowledge

Deliverability, risk & value focus

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

SCX is a UK-based engineering business with a reputation for innovation, precision, and delivery in complex mechanical handling and kinetic architecture systems. With a portfolio spanning world-class projects in Defence, Aerospace, Nuclear, Sports & Entertainment and Infrastructure sectors, SCX continues to invest in its people, processes, and operational capability to meet growing demand and exceed customer expectations.

Purpose of the role

– To support the project managers in delivering engineering projects to time, budget and specification while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction. The project engineer will coordinate resources, manages suppliers and oversee the project execution across planning, engineering, coordination and site activities.

Key Responsibilities

– Project Delivery – Assist in initiating new projects and define resource needs. Support the development of project programmes and manage supply chain deliverables. Flag risks and issues to the project manager.Operations & Coordination – Understand job specifications and tender scope, proactively monitor project costs and budgets, and raise concerns as needed. Manage procurement and supplier selection in line with budget and quality standards. Liaise with the design team to ensure drawings meet specifications. Support the tracking and costing of job variations, ensuring client approval.Site Management – Ensure compliance with SHEQ regulations. Organise site surveys, subcontractors, plant and equipment. Attend client meetings and track all actions. Oversee site QA and ensure sign off of works and invoices.Cross functional coordination - Align client expectations within the project scope, Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams. Plan resources and logistics to support efficient delivery. Compile and issue H&S documentation, identifying and resolving risks. Uphold quality standards and respond to senior management requests.

Skills & expertise

A proven track record in engineering project delivery, Experience in industrial, Nuclear, Defence or Oil & Gas. Degree in engineering or equivalent experience. Knowledge of engineering standards. Ability to contribute to and influence engineering design decisions with a focus on deliverability, risk, and value.

Location: Sheffield

Job Benefits

• Flexible Start and Finish Times: Shape your day with flexible start and finish times around our core working hours.
• Pension Scheme: We operate a salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Annual Leave: 25 days of holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
• Need a Few More Days? Buy up to 3 extra holidays annually through our purchase scheme.
• Long Service Awards: Receive additional leave at 5 and 10 years of service.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Help us grow our team and get rewarded