At a Glance
- Tasks: Support planning and delivery of groundworks and reinforced concrete packages, ensuring quality execution.
- Company: An established UK contractor specialising in civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete structures.
- Benefits: Permanent salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Experience on large-scale industrial projects preferred.
- Why this job: Join a key role in delivering a major industrial development in Port Talbot.
- Qualifications: Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering; CSCS card essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established UK contractor specialising in civils, groundworks, and reinforced concrete structures is seeking a Project Engineer to support delivery on a major industrial development in Port Talbot. This is a key role supporting the delivery of complex RC and groundworks packages, working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and design functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of groundworks and reinforced concrete packages
- Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and design information
- Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and internal engineering teams
- Oversee setting out, quality assurance, and site inspections
- Manage RFIs, technical queries, and design coordination
- Assist with short-term programming and sequencing of works
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
- Coordinate temporary works and logistics where required
- Support delivery of: Foundations (pile caps, ground beams, rafts), Excavation and earthworks, Drainage and external works
- Maintain accurate site records, including as-built drawings
Key Requirements
- Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience in groundworks and reinforced concrete construction
- Earthworks and excavation techniques
- Structural concrete and formwork systems
- Drainage and infrastructure works
- Experience on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, or heavy civils projects preferred
- Knowledge of QA processes, ITPs, and inspection regimes
- CSCS card (essential); SMSTS or SSSTS desirable
Desirable Experience
- Experience working on industrial or energy sector projects
- Familiarity with temporary works coordination
- Understanding of NEC contracts
- Experience working for a self-delivering civils or RC contractor
Key Competencies
- Strong technical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Ability to manage multiple interfaces on complex sites
- Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, and delivery
Project Engineer (RC Frame) in Port Talbot employer: Sphere Solutions
Located in Port Talbot, this contractor focuses on complex civil engineering projects. They offer a competitive salary and benefits package while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The team is dedicated to delivering significant industrial developments, making it an exciting place for career growth.
