Project Engineer - Facilities

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer to join their Major Projects team in a hybrid role based in Warrington. This exciting opportunity involves managing technical project aspects, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring quality standards for large gas transmission and distribution contracts. The ideal candidate will have a solid civil engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a desire to progress into project management. This role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ civil engineering experience required.
• Experience supporting lifting operations and using surveying software.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of projects and coordinate with teams.
• Ensure quality standards and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Site Engineering Experience

Project Management Understanding

Technical Guidance

Communication Skills

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Surveying Software

Job description

Client:

United Living Group

Location:

Great Sankey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6d6d781b4596

Job Views:

8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

United Living is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our growing Major Projects team. This is a hybrid role based at the Warrington office in the North-West of England, requiring weekly site visits. The position is a fixed-term 2-year contract.

The Project Delivery Engineer will manage the technical aspects of projects, coordinate with teams, oversee schedules, ensure quality standards, and provide technical guidance. The role supports the Project/Construction Manager in managing large gas transmission and distribution contracts nationwide. The candidate should have site engineering experience, aiming to progress to project management, and understand the commercial impacts of works, scope, and subcontract management.

Technical Lead Responsibilities:

• Ensure technical delivery of project requirements.
• Maintain and update drawing registers, and verify site work against design data.
• Conduct design reviews and manage RFIs/TQs.
• Support design and constructability reviews during project phases.
• Identify and escalate design ambiguities or changes.
• Lead procurement of technical items and manage temporary works.
• Ensure quality and defect management during and post-construction.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams and manage as-built documentation.
• Support setting out civil works using GPS and point cloud data.
• Coordinate with project management to plan technical deliverables and attend update meetings.
• Review subcontractor works and support tender processes.

Project / Construction Management Support:

• Assist in managing projects to meet safety, time, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Ensure HSQ&E compliance and prepare accurate reports on project progress.
• Support project meetings and documentation, including CVRs and risk assessments.

General Requirements:

• Carry out work within project requirements and timelines.
• Manage contractual obligations and promote safety and environmental standards.
• Build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Select and review subcontractors regularly.
• Conduct site SHEQS inspections and adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Travel within the UK as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Other Specific Duties:

• Coordinate with Engineering for site drawings and documentation.
• Assist with project planning, RAMs, and temporary works design.
• Maintain electronic documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum five years’ civil engineering experience.
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience supporting lifting operations and using surveying software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Core Values & Behaviours:

• Decision-making, teamwork, safety, ethics, and continuous improvement.

Note: If you do not hold a passport for the country of the vacancy, a work permit may be required. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. No bank details should be provided at this stage.