Senior Project Engineer

Wates Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Construction in London is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in structural construction to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects across London. You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Consultants and Site Teams, providing technical leadership through the project lifecycle.

Our London Division emphasizes safe, buildable engineering solutions, RFIs and design changes management, and coordination of subcontractors to maintain programme

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering structural construction packages within a main contractor or specialist contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundations and temporary works.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and buildability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Chartered status or professional membership (ICE/IStructE) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage structural engineering packages from design through to construction.
• Review and manage technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Support the delivery of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, foundations and temporary works packages.
• Ensure engineering solutions are safe, buildable and compliant with project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor quality, safety and programme performance on site.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout construction.
• Support planning, sequencing and installation activities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Education

Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Wates Construction is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong background in structural construction to support the delivery of complex, high-value projects across London. Working closely with Project Managers, Design Consultants and Site Teams, you will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring structural works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme, quality and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage structural engineering packages from design through to construction.
• Review and manage technical drawings, specifications and design information.
• Support the delivery of reinforced concrete, structural steelwork, foundations and temporary works packages.
• Ensure engineering solutions are safe, buildable and compliant with project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor quality, safety and programme performance on site.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges throughout construction.
• Support planning, sequencing and installation activities to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proven experience delivering structural construction packages within a main contractor or specialist contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of reinforced concrete, steel structures, foundations and temporary works.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and buildability.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Chartered status or professional membership (ICE/IStructE) desirable.

Why Wates?

• Opportunity to work on major, technically challenging construction projects.
• Strong focus on career development and professional progression.
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
• Be part of one of the UK's leading and most respected construction businesses.

Why Join Us?

Our London Division delivers some of the region's most challenging and prestigious construction projects. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and developing our people. As a Senior Project Engineer, you will have the opportunity to influence project success, develop your leadership capabilities, and contribute to projects that shape London's built environment.

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]