Project Engineer: Design-to-Construction Leader

United Infrastructure Ltd; Alness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to bridge design and construction across Access, GI, PRI, OHL and associated civil works. You will ensure practical designs, complete information, and safe, efficient delivery, coordinating with designers, site teams and subcontractors.

As part of a collaborative team, you will identify early risks, resolve engineering issues, and ensure full coordination before site work. Join us to support major UK infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• A Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
• Experience as Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Design Engineer or Design Coordinator on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical understanding of drawings, specifications, calculations and construction documentation.
• Practical knowledge of construction sequencing, constructability, temporary works and site engineering practices.
• Experience managing technical queries, design changes, inspections and close-out activities.
• Good understanding of CDM Regulations and Safety by Design.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day engineering activities between designers, subcontractors, site teams and project management.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, surveys and GI information are available before construction starts.
• Review upcoming work packages for missing information and constructability issues.
• Raise and manage TQs, RFIs and design clarifications through to resolution.
• Coordinate engineering interfaces across access roads, drainage, earthworks, structures and OHL.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews and handovers into construction.
• Identify design or site changes impacting scope, programme or cost and support change control.
• Assist with inspections, quality hold points and resolution of defects.
• Work with Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure temporary works are designed and implemented.
• Maintain red-line drawings, as-built records and handover documentation.
• Report on technical risks and readiness of the workface.

Skills

CDM Regulations

Temporary Works

Constructability

TQs & RFIs

As-built records

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Eng or related

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to bridge design and construction across Access, GI, PRI, OHL and associated civil works. You will ensure practical designs, complete information, and safe, efficient delivery, coordinating with designers, site teams and subcontractors.

As part of a collaborative team, you will identify early risks, resolve engineering issues, and ensure full coordination before site work. Join us to support major UK infrastructure projects.