Senior Project Engineer: Lead Complex Regulated Projects

First Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in Barking, working on a contract or permanent basis.

The role requires managing design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Experience across regulated industries, strong HSE focus and chartered status or progress toward chartership would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrable project management experience within engineering or construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation including CDM Regulations.
• Experience delivering engineering projects from design through to completion.
• Proven ability to manage project programmes, targets and deadlines.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Knowledge of procurement, stakeholder management and resource planning.
• Strong quality management and digital delivery capabilities.
• Ability to lead teams, coach colleagues and build collaborative relationships.
• Experience within highly regulated industries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain construction programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Lead collaborative planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage tender invitations, evaluate submissions and provide award recommendations.
• Coordinate procurement activities and issue requisitions to supply chain partners.
• Provide technical coordination between design teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Manage site teams and ensure issues are resolved or escalated appropriately.
• Review invoices and identify any discrepancies prior to approval.
• Promote innovative solutions and improved working practices to enhance safety, efficiency and commercial performance.
• Maintain project risk registers and provide regular updates on risks, opportunities and mitigation measures.
• Attend and contribute to project, health & safety, progress and coordination meetings.
• Support the reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions.
• Prepare project start-up documentation and maintain project records and systems.
• Work closely with commercial teams to monitor costs, commitments and project forecasts.
• Lead design coordination and liaison meetings.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Health & Safety (CDM)

Engineering project delivery

Programme management

Mechanical background

Subcontractors management

Procurement knowledge

Budget control

Risk & change management

Regulated industries experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in construction/engineering

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead complex engineering projects from concept to completion in Barking, working on a contract or permanent basis.

The role requires managing design, construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Experience across regulated industries, strong HSE focus and chartered status or progress toward chartership would be advantageous.