Project Engineer in England

Job Overview

Our Integrated Asset Management business platform is looking for a Project Engineer with a keen interest in project delivery and management to join us on a permanent basis in our Warrington office. You will be responsible for the delivery of projects and manage the performance of projects end-to-end. This will require supervision of operational sites and their delivery teams, including Project Engineers, Site Managers, Supervisors and Sub-Contractors. This position would ideally suit someone with the ambition to take on challenges and deliver results, with the support of an experienced team. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with clients for our various frameworks, as well as benefit from access to an in‑house design team to provide technical solutions in real‑time.

Key Duties

• Project liaison from enquiry stage to final acceptance and documentation, meeting with clients as required to discuss specific requirements and carry out site surveys as required.
• Instructing, directing, controlling and allocating work to Trade Operatives & Apprentices, with attention to quality, productivity and safety.
• Ensure all technical information is available when required for the delivery of design and/or construction.
• Interpret and check drawings, specifications and schedules for all activities, directing works accordingly and preparing final documentation (As Built Drawings etc.).
• Early identification and resolution of non‑conformance within both the design and construction phase.
• Manage the design of systems and products, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical aspects.
• Completion of contract documents.
• Management of project quality deliverables and procedures ensuring compliance with internal and client quality systems.
• Input to tender, design and construction programmes including progress updates and reporting.
• Sub‑contractor liaison, management including tender specification, quotation and H&S documentation review and appraisal.
• Preparation of construction phase health and safety plans for projects with principal contractor responsibility under CDM.

Qualifications

• Qualification to degree / HND / HNC in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record in project management, with an engineering or supervisory background.
• Good time management, with the ability to multitask, plan and organise day‑to‑day workloads within a busy environment.
• Good communication skills in both verbal and written communication and ability to follow, interpret and explain technical instructions.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to all engineering trades, particularly mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Driven, with an ability to work individually and with teams under your direction.
• Innovative thinking, with an ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse.