Senior Project Engineer

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd is recruiting a Senior / Project Engineer for a major M42 infrastructure project in the UK. The role focuses on delivering engineering activities safely and to the required standards, working alongside Project Management and Engineering teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage technical delivery on site, review drawings, and ensure compliance with design requirements, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civil/infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities on site.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality standards.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and engineering support across the project.
• Coordinate engineering activities and site works.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical information.
• Ensure works meet design, quality and safety requirements.
• Liaise with subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Support preparation and review of technical documentation.
• Monitor progress and resolve on-site technical issues.
• Maintain appropriate records and quality documentation.
• Support the wider project team to meet programme and commercial objectives.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Senior / Project Engineer - M42 Project

Location: M42 Project
Duration: October 2026 - June 2027
Contract: Temporary / Agency
Reference: V(phone number removed)
Rate: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior / Project Engineer to join the team working on a major M42 infrastructure project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer to work on a high-profile project within a leading Tier 1 construction environment.

The Role

As a Senior / Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of engineering activities across the project, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and technical standards.

You will work closely with the Project Management and Engineering teams, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered in line with programme and specification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical and engineering support across the project.
• Managing and coordinating engineering activities and site works.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical information.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design, quality, and safety requirements.
• Liaising with subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Supporting the preparation and review of technical documentation.
• Monitoring progress and resolving technical issues on site.
• Ensuring appropriate records and quality documentation are maintained.
• Supporting the wider project team to achieve programme and commercial objectives.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Proven experience working as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer within civil engineering/infrastructure.
• Experience working on major highways or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• A strong understanding of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Relevant engineering qualifications and/or professional experience.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a major UK infrastructure project.
• Competitive agency rate.
• Contract running from October 2026 through to June 2027, with potential for the right candidate.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your experience on a high-profile project.
• Support from an experienced recruitment agency throughout the process