Senior Project Engineer

NG Bailey Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance and Gym Memberships

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey MEH Alliance is looking for a Senior Project Engineer based in Ipswich/Norwich. The role involves overseeing the delivery of major projects with a focus on electrical or mechanical engineering. You'll lead project teams while managing risks and compliance, ensuring projects meet specifications.

Competitive salary package includes car allowance and flexible benefits such as pension contributions and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality delivery.

Qualifications

• Background in delivering major projects with electrical or mechanical bias.
• Strong leadership and team engagement.
• Solid understanding of project engineering in manufacturing or construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of electrical or mechanical packages.
• Lead safety practices across project activities.
• Manage project risks and customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk management

Project engineering

Customer relationship management

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Ipswich/Norwich

Permanent

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

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an MEP Senior Project Engineer to join our team and help deliver a major framework.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.

You will work closely with both pre-contract and production teams, driving excellence and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Deliverables

• Responsibility for the Electrical or Mechanical packages of the project and their successful delivery.
• Leading Health & Safety practices across all project activities, ensuring our “Safety first and foremost” culture is upheld.
• Supporting pre-commencement procedures to minimise risk and ensure compliance with company governance.
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities, taking ownership of mitigation strategies.
• Re‑engineering installations to meet customer requirements while optimising profitability.
• Providing accurate and timely progress updates for both site and financial reporting.
• Ensuring all activities comply with internal procedures and external legislation.
• Leading and engaging project teams, setting clear expectations and managing performance.
• Building strong relationships with customers to support efficient delivery and future opportunities.
• Managing successful project closure, ensuring quality, commercial targets, and compliance are met.

What we’re looking for

• Has a background of delivering on major projects with either an electrical or mechanical bias.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team engagement skills.
• Has a solid understanding of project engineering within a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Is confident in managing risk, compliance, and customer relationships.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and high‑quality delivery.
• Brings a solutions‑focused mindset and a drive for innovation.

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme