Project Engineer in Manchester

Energy Jobline CVL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking an experienced Project Engineer based in Manchester for a long-term contract until June 2027. The role involves supporting project management for rail infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, and maintaining technical standards. Ideal candidates should have a strong engineering background with relevant licenses. A collaborative, safety-focused work environment is offered along with competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Long-term contract until 2027

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering delivery role, preferably in rail or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Network Rail standards and design approval processes is desirable.
• Valid Authority to Work (ATW) and SWL/COSS competence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in monitoring project progress and targets.
• Maintain technical standards across engineering work for project delivery.
• Act as the engineering representative for allocated projects.

Skills

Engineering delivery

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safe working practices

Education

IRSE Assistant Designer/Test License

Working towards IRSE License 7.8.110F

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Project Engineer

Based Manchester

Contract until June 2027

£(Apply online only) per day outside of IR35

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for your next opportunity on a long-term infrastructure project in the North West? We're looking for a motivated and detail-driven professional to join our Manchester-based project team and support the successful delivery of engineering packages from design through to construction, testing, and handover. This role offers the chance to contribute to some of the UK's most exciting rail and infrastructure developments, working within a collaborative environment focused on innovation, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and wider management team in monitoring project progress, ensuring that all design, construction, testing, and financial targets are achieved.
• Maintain technical standards across all engineering work to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant project delivery.
• Assist in forecasting engineering resources and identifying key skills required for project success.
• Provide input into the planning and progress reporting of engineering activities, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Act as the engineering representative for allocated projects and coordinate technical activities with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to change management, reviewing and assessing the engineering impact of project variations.
• Support the development and maintenance of key project documentation including Health & Safety files, asset registers, and documentation trackers.
• Manage integration between disciplines and deliverables as required within assigned work packages.
• Attend and contribute to regular project and progress meetings.
• Participate in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and actively promote a culture of learning, innovation, and improvement.
• Demonstrate engineering excellence through innovative problem-solving and the adoption of modern working methods.

Requirements

• Proven experience in an engineering delivery role, ideally within the rail or infrastructure sector.
• Knowledge or experience of safe working practices within railway environments.
• Awareness of Network Rail standards and design approval processes (desirable).
• IRSE Assistant Designer/Test License (required).
• Working towards IRSE License 7.8.110F (to be attained within 3 years).
• Valid Authority to Work (ATW) and SWL/COSS competence.
• Appreciation of Design, Construction, Testing, and Possession Planning.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to integrate across multiple engineering disciplines.

What We Offer

• Long-term contract through June 2027.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on major rail and infrastructure projects shaping the future of the UK's transport network.
• Collaborative, safety-focused working environment with ongoing professional development opportunities.

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