Senior Project Engineer

NG Bailey Engineering; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/car allowance and hybrid/electric vehicle scheme

Pension contribution up to 8%

Personal Wellbeing & Volunteer Days

Private medical insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits including dental and gym

Job summary

NG Bailey Engineering in Bristol is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical to lead the delivery of electrical projects. You will ensure compliance with safety standards, manage project risks, and maintain strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MEP, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, pension contributions, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong background in delivering major electrical projects, ideally in MEP.
• Leadership skills to engage and drive team performance.
• Ability to manage risks effectively and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical packages for the project.
• Champion Health & Safety culture on site.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Provide site and financial progress updates.

Skills

Experience delivering major electrical projects

Strong leadership and team engagement skills

Confident in risk management and compliance

Committed to continuous improvement

Solutions-focused and innovative

Job description

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Bristol or Cardiff

Type: Permanent

Salary & Benefits: Competitive DOE + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Senior Project Engineer to join our team in the South West.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams from design through to delivery, driving excellence, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the electrical packages for the project
• Champion Health & Safety, embedding a Safety first and foremost culture
• Support pre-commencement procedures to minimise risk and ensure compliance
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and opportunities
• Re-engineer installations to meet client requirements while optimising profitability
• Provide accurate site and financial progress updates
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and legislationLead and engage project teams, setting expectations and managing performance
• Build strong client relationships to support efficient delivery and future opportunities
• Manage project closure, ensuring quality, commercial targets, and compliance are met

Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering major electrical projects, ideally in MEP
• Strong leadership and team engagement skills
• Confident in risk management, compliance, and client liaison
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality delivery
• Solutions-focused with a drive for efficiency and innovation

Benefits

• Car / car allowance and salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with leading provider, up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing & Volunteer Days
• Private medical insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (counselling & legal advice)
• Flexible benefits: Dental, Gym, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme