Project Engineer Manchester / London

iO Associates; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety-critical projects, including defense and nuclear sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project management and knowledge of industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary with additional onsite remuneration and accommodation allowances.

Benefits

15% onsite salary uplift

Allowance for accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC or bespoke mechanical projects for safety-critical construction.
• Good knowledge in design, fabrication, and assembly of packaged plant rooms.
• Understanding of industry legislation and CE markings.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and align with design engineers and contractors.
• Validate HVAC designs for compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor installation activities and conduct site inspections.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Clarify client requirements through direct interaction.

Skills

HVAC design knowledge

Knowledge of industry standards

Requirements and change management

Experience in nuclear industry projects

Job description

Overview

Job title: Project Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE + on-site salary uplift
Location: Bury / London

iO are partnered with a leading construction and engineering contractor who are scaling up their operations. You would be working on HVAC and specialist ventilation systems for safety-critical construction projects (defence, nuclear & transport)

The successful Project Engineer will be responsible ensuring customer and legislative requirements are in line with timescales, cost, quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules and milestones, aligning with design engineers, contractors and suppliers.
• Validate HVAC designs and drawings, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor installation activities and conduct site inspections.
• Ensure accurate and up to date documentation and reporting.
• Perform client facing activities to clarify requirements and expectations.

Key skill and experience

• Good knowledge in the design, fabrication, assembly of packaged plant rooms and modular design & manufacture.
• Industry standards, legislation and CE markings.
• Requirements and change management.
• Experience in HVAC or bespoke mechanical projects for the nuclear industry.

This role is perfect for someone who has a background in large, safety critical construction projects. If you want to join a business that can offer clear career progression, then this is the move for you.

On top of a competitive salary, they can offer a 15% uplift in remuneration for time spent on site, plus an allowance for accommodation if certain criteria are met.

Apply to learn more.