Senior Project Engineer

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company in the building and engineering sectors is seeking a Mechanical Bias Project Engineer to ensure successful project outcomes. You will coordinate engineering functions, manage project teams, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering relationships with clients. Competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits await.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible Benefits scheme

26 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Mechanical Bias Project Engineer with project management experience.
• Healthcare experience and managing projects valued over £2m.
• Ability to resolve technical queries and manage procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering functions and oversee production drawings.
• Manage labour, materials, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Act as Project Manager in their absence and liaise with various teams.

Skills

Programme production

Management skills

Stakeholder engagement

Value engineering

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS card

SMSTS course

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Project

Excel

Job description

Job purpose

To coordinate all engineering functions and achieve successful technical and commercial outcomes aligned with the clients’ requirements on the project.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the company IPCD and Process Document.
• Vet all procurement packages technically.
• Coordinate services for proper integration into the building and liaise with other disciplines.
• Oversee production of drawings, including plant and sub-contract layouts, to ensure coordination.
• Support the Project Surveyor on commercial matters.
• Manage labour and direct material matters.
• Regularly audit the Productivity Scheme and ensure completion with the Foreman/Site Manager.
• Issue labour targets ahead of site work activities.
• Progress the site production report (PC07) regularly with the Foreman/Site Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of labour and materials used in pre-fabricated sections.
• Manage technical and progress issues related to Plant and Sub-Contractor elements using technical submission processes (PD09).
• Support the Site Manager on installation matters.
• Maintain Procurement Schedule (PD07), Technical Submissions (PD09), and Drawing Registers (PD01, PD02, PD03).
• Conduct regular Sub-Contract Project Reviews with the Site Manager to plan, progress, and monitor installations.
• Assist the Project Manager in all project matters and act as Project Manager in their absence.
• Represent the company on internal and external issues.

What we will need from you

• Mechanical Bias Project Engineer
• Experience managing a project team to complete within budget and schedule.
• Programme production and management skills.
• Ability to interpret specifications.
• Resolve technical queries during contracts.
• Manage procurement, labour, and sub-contractors.
• Assist in managing variation accounts and preparing monthly applications.
• Construction management and liaising with the supervision team.
• Site operations including installation and commissioning.
• Maintain good relationships with clients and professional teams.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Control contract costs and variations.
• Value engineering to create cost savings.
• Coordinate M&E Services installations.
• Ensure health and safety during the contract, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Compile and present Operating & Maintenance Manuals.
• Experience with contracts valued at £2m and above.
• Healthcare experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely
• CSCS card – essential
• SMSTS course – preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (option to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• Additional long service days after 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (option for family cover)
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and Agile working (role-dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fees covered
• Perks at Work discount scheme
• Flexible Benefits scheme (benefit purchase options)

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK company in building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out sectors, delivering vital projects across various sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and resilience. We value individual differences and are working towards Investors in Diversity accreditation.

Please note, we do not sponsor visas.

We look forward to your application!