Project Engineer ( Building Envelope) in Reading, Berkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking two Contracts Managers for a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural metalwork, structural steel and building envelope packages in the UK. The role spans Reading offices, remote/hybrid work, and site visits, with significant autonomy to influence each project from concept through to completion.

Applicants should have a design and/or project engineering background in building envelope/structural steel/architectural metalwork and high-rise residential

Qualifications

• Design or project engineering background in building envelope/structural steel/architectural metalwork/high-rise residential sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide design coordination and value engineering across projects.
• Lead project management and commercial oversight with clients, designers and production teams.
• Collaborate with installation subcontractors to drive on-time delivery from concept to completion.
• Engage with clients to influence project outcomes and ensure alignment with specifications.

Skills

Contract management

Project coordination

Building envelope experience

Design coordination

Commercial awareness

Job description

We are currently working with a leading designer & manufacturer of Architectural Metalwork, Structural Steel, Balustrades and Building Envelope packages supplied for multi-story residential developments across the UK.

They work closely with the UK's leading Residential Housing Contractors & Developers on major schemes.

They are looking for 2 Contracts Managers & they are particularly interested in individuals with a design and/or project engineering background gained within the building envelope/ Structural Steel/ architectural metal work/ High Rise Residential sector.

This is a consultative technical role that combines design coordination, value engineering. project management & commercial oversight

You'll work closely with key clients, in house designers & production engineers & installation subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully from concept through to completion.

The role is based out of an office in Reading, from home and on client sites, offering a high degree of autonomy and influence across each project.

Package includes:

• £65,000–£85,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Profit-related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays