Project Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing

SSA Recruitment; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation & travel package

Job summary

SSA Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Lower Thames Crossing programme in Kent/Essex. You will coordinate engineering delivery across earthworks and civils, ensuring QA and compliance with LTC standards.

The role focuses on technical coordination, reviewing designs and method statements, and supporting risk management and planning. A civil engineering degree and experience in heavy civils or highways are preferred, with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy civils or highways is required.
• Strong understanding of QA, temporary works, and digital engineering.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering documentation and QA
• Reviewing designs, temporary works, and method statements
• Supporting programme planning and technical risk management
• Coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and client teams
• Ensuring compliance with LTC standards

Skills

QA & documentation

Temporary works

Digital engineering

Coordination

Communication

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

Project Engineer - Lower Thames Crossing

Location: Kent/Essex

Package: Competitive salary + uplift + accommodation/travel + benefits

The Role Technical coordination role ensuring engineering compliance and efficient delivery across earthworks and civils packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing engineering documentation and QA
• Reviewing designs, temporary works, and method statements
• Supporting programme planning and technical risk management
• Coordinating with designers, subcontractors, and client teams
• Ensuring compliance with LTC standards

Requirements

• Civil engineering degree
• Experience in heavy civils or highways
• Strong understanding of QA, temporary works, and digital engineering
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Benefits

• Major UK infrastructure project
• Accommodation/travel package
• Clear progression pathway