Project Engineer

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well established civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering a major residential development of over 500 housing units.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a strong delivery team on a large multi phase housing scheme, where you will play a key role in managing the engineering and technical delivery of groundworks, foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering support for the delivery of groundworks and infrastructure packages across a large residential development
• Setting out and verification of works including foundations, roads, drainage and utilities
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme
• Managing and coordinating site engineers and subcontractors
• Producing and managing technical documentation including RFIs, TQs and as-built records
• Liaising with site management, project managers, consultants and clients
• Ensuring quality control, inspections and compliance with engineering standards
• Assisting with programme planning and short-term lookaheads
• Supporting the team in resolving technical and engineering issues on site

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering
• Proven experience working as a Project Engineer or Senior Engineer on groundworks or civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of residential infrastructure works including drainage, foundations and roads
• Experience delivering large housing developments or infrastructure schemes
• Competent using setting out equipment such as Total Stations or GPS
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to manage engineers and support site delivery teams

The Opportunity

• Long-term project delivering over 500 residential units
• Opportunity to work with an established contractor on a large multi phase development
• Strong pipeline of work across residential and infrastructure projects

If you are a Project Engineer looking to take the next step on a major residential infrastructure scheme, please apply with your CV or contact Luke Thompson for a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Penicuik

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English