Senior Project Engineer (COFTEC)

Coffey; Burntwood Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffey is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the UK to lead site execution and connect with their manufacturing facility in Ireland. In this role, you will manage all aspects of site activities, including installation and client handover of modular products. Your expertise will ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while fostering stakeholder relationships.

We look for candidates with over 5 years of project engineering experience, a relevant degree, and strong interpersonal skills. Join us in delivering innovative water infrastructure and civil engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, site management, or commissioning.
• Proven track record in leading site installations to final commissioning.
• Good understanding of UK HSQE and QA protocols.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership as the primary site contact for the UK.
• Manage installation, testing, commissioning, and client handover.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project engineering

Site management

Commissioning

Communication and interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

UK site safety

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Job description

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to act as the "face" of Coftec in the UK. As our Senior Project Engineer, you will be the linchpin connecting our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Ireland with our live project sites in the UK. We are looking for a strategic, hands‑on leader who can take ownership of the on‑site execution, drive commercial growth alongside our Business Development team, and uphold our reputation for engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Take full ownership as the primary site contact for the UK, seamlessly managing the installation, testing, commissioning, and client handover of our modular products.
• Bridge the Gap: Serve as the critical feedback loop to our Project Managers and design teams, ensuring off‑site builds are perfectly optimized for on‑site reality.
• Commercial Impact: Work alongside the UK Business Development Manager to evaluate new sites, provide technical credibility during client meetings, and contribute expert insights to competitive tender submissions.
• Safety & Quality Custodian: Champion Coftec’s uncompromising HSQE standards on all UK sites, ensuring a safe working environment and flawless product delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and nurture trust‑based relationships with UK clients, local authorities, and sub‑contractors, ensuring an exceptional client experience from delivery to handover.
• Mentorship & Reporting: Provide clear, strategic updates to senior leadership and help foster a culture of excellence and accountability on site.

About You

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of robust experience in project engineering, site management, or commissioning, specifically within the UK water, wastewater, or civil infrastructure sectors.
• A proven track record of leading site installations and successfully bringing projects through to final commissioning and handover.
• Good understanding of UK site safety (HSQE) and Quality Assurance (QA) protocols.
• Commercial acumen, with previous experience supporting tendering, bidding, or business development activities are beneficial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills— liaising between design teams and production staff.
• Full clean driving licence and the flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK as required.

About Us

Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem‑solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.

Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.