2,622 Senior Project Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

IT Project Engineer - Hybrid - Barlborough, South Yorkshire

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 DOE

We're seeking a skilled IT Technical Project Engineer to join our growing team in Barlborough, South Yorkshire . This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with solid technical experience looking to play a key part in the delivery of IT infrastructure projects.

What's on offer:

• Hybrid working (office-based and remo.

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Project Engineer + £44-48k + 33 days hol (inc BH) + Automotive/ Manufacturing + Annual Bonus + Flexible hours on days + Early finish on a Friday

Our manufacturing client based in Trafford Park are looking for a Project Engineer to join their manufacturing business on a permanent basis. The person in this role will facilitate operational and commercial performance of a designated customer. The role is responsible for planning, coordination and delivery of services in accordance with contract requirements, safety standards and performance targets. Working within a matrix environment the Project Engineer ensure effective collaboration between internal functions and outward facing roles (Supply Chain and commercial) to deliver programme outcomes on time, within scope and to budget.

Project Engineer key responsibilities:

• Lead the end to end operational and commercial delivery of the assigned customer programme.
li>Work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure contractual obligations are fully understood, met and exceeded.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including planning, production, engineering, quality and logistics to deliver programme milestones.
• Assist in developing and updating short term production schedules based on backlog resource availability and delivery commitments.
• Identify and escalate any delays, material shortages, or equipment malfunctions that may impact turnaround times.
• Support programme forecasting across volume, revenue and cost; ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting.
• Oversee the customer-specific profit and loss account, monitoring performance, ensuring profitability and preventing scope creep.
• Track analyse and act upon key operational and service performance indicators (SLA's, KPI's, OTIF, etc)
• Conduct regular internal programme reviews and support quarterly customer business reviews.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across cost, quality and efficiency.
• Support commercial activities including contract amendments, renewals and negotiation processes.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of the customer's operations and strategic objectives to align services accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards relevant to rail operations.

Key Interfaces:

Internal:  Production, Engineering, Planning, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, Senior Management & Transport

External:  Customer representatives, Contract Management Teams, Suppliers

Project Engineer Person Specification:

Proven experience in programme, project or contract management within an operational or engineering environment
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and reporting performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable leadership and coordination skills in matrix or cross-functional setting.
• High level of organisational skill with the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including root cause analysis and performance management.
• Familiarity with safety critical environments and associated compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of lean principles, continuous improvement tools or project methodologies (e.g. Prince2, Six Sigma)

What Are We Looking For

Following continued success, RSE is looking for a Project Engineer with a keen interest in project delivery and management to join our Portsmouth office on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for the delivery of projects and manage the performance of projects end-to-end for the Southern Water framework.

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 be afforded the opportunity to be at the forefront of engaging 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.

Some of your key duties include:

• 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.
li>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 & prepare 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.
• Subcontractor 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.

What do you need?

• Qualification to degree / HND/ HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Water Industry Experience.
• 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 and ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Who Are We?

RSE is a trusted clean water technology company, developing market-leading products and solutions for purifying drinking water, recycling wastewater, and cleaning water in industrial processes. We are disrupting the water sector, delivering water treatment products, technologies, and services to clients across the UK. RSE provides offsite modular build solutions using a low-carbon approach compared to traditional construction methods and our unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

Established in 1982, RSE has grown into one of the most prominent MEICA engineering businesses in the UK water industry. We have created a complete in-house and full-service capability from project inception through to design, fabrication, and delivery by means of installation and commissioning. We additionally have one of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the market, to ensure we’re on hand for all our clients’ needs.

Our service offering presents industry-leading innovative solutions and our dedicated staff play a key role in delivering our sustainability and wider business goals. With over 2000 staff across our group of companies, our strategic ambition will see the business continue to grow as we expand our operations and diversify our products. One of RSE’s key focuses is driving servant leadership and giving our people the opportunity and responsibility to take an entrepreneurial approach in their career development.

What RSE Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in an innovative and fast-paced environment. At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your own career through our Business Streams and work within dynamic teams that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.   

• Indust y-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.
< i>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.

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe by leading transformation in the industry our offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive.

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provide you with the support to create your own future within the water industry, apply now.

Project Engineer - Assurance
Location: Flexible across central England (e.g., Bicester / Aylesbury / Milton Keynes etc)
Salary: Up to 64,000 per annum
Closing date: 8th October 2025

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and versatile Project Engineer to provide technical and professional support for civil engineering assets during the construction phase. You will ensure that assets are designed, built, and delivered in line with programme requirements, standards, and policies.

This role combines on-site presence and office-based oversight, typically requiring 2-3 days a week on site at locations along the contract corridor. You will perform physical assurance, defect management, PMAFs, and pre- and post-construction assurance activities, occasionally acting as the sole representative on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical assurance for civil engineering assets, including structures, tunnels, earthworks, and environmental works.
• Support senior engineers in risk-based assurance of work packages, developing and implementing assurance plans.
• Undertake NEC3/NEC4 Supervisor duties and ensure contractor processes, procedures, and deliverables meet programme standards.
• Review inspection and test plans, VAPs, and SNCs; report findings and maintain accurate assurance records.
• Act as a point of contact on site, liaising with contractors, sub-agents, and project teams.

Skills and Experience Required

• Broad civil engineering experience with at least 5 years in and around construction sites, ideally client-side or assurance-focused.
• Strong knowledge of construction assurance deliverables, including inspection plans, defect management, PMAFs, and reporting.
• NEC3 or NEC4 Supervisor experience is essential.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Experience across multiple asset types: heavy civils, structures, tunnels, earthworks, and environmental works is desired.
• Chartered Engineer or working toward membership of an appropriate professional institution is desirable.
• Familiarity with UK construction regulations, CDM 2015, and cost/schedule awareness.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join a well-established design, engineering, and environment consultancy, on a contract basis. For this role, you will be required to work on a hybrid basis from our client's office, located near Manchester, where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of water treatment projects, including the United Utilities AMP8 projects.

-Competitive hourly rate ranging from 40-45 (depending on experience).

-Hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

-Coordinate and oversee the project from conception through to completion.

-Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure objectives, timelines and budgets are met.

-Monitor design progress, engineering activities, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

-Assist in developing and reviewing project plans, specifications, and technical documentation.

-Engage with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to maintain communication and alignment throughout the delivery process.

-Support the identification and resolution of engineering and design-related issues.

What we are looking for:

-A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

-Proficient in the use of software tools such as SCADA, PLC, and Telementry.

-Proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects within the water treatment sector.

-Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

-Relevant professional certifications or working towards chartered status (e.g., ICE, IMechE, CIOB) would be advantageous.

Project Engineer

Location: Blaydon (with some travel across the UK & Ireland)
Salary: Up to £45,000
Benefits: Pension scheme, training opportunities, travel expenses, career progression
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday
 

As a Project Engineer , you will:

• Act as the vital link between sales and installation activities.
li>You will oversee electrical and mechanical installation projects within industrial environments, managing both customers and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Projects can range from single-day to multiple-week durations, taking place across the UK and Ireland. Typically, you’ll take ownership after the sales team wins an order, planning the project in detail (including site surveys), communicating with clients and contractors, and ensuring installations are completed to time, budget, and specification.
< i>Onsite, you’ll kick off and brief the team, supervise subcontractors such as electricians and pipefitters, and oversee the start-up process. You’ll also manage resources, risk assessments, and ensure safety and quality standards are upheld at all times.
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Skills & Experience

The successful Project Engineer will ideally demonstrate:

li>A qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience managing electrical and mechanical installations in industrial settings
• Proven project or contract management background
• Strong project management, planning, and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal ability to manage clients and subcontractors
• Strong problem-solving skills and confidence to make decisions under pressure
• Ability to read engineering drawings (AutoCAD/Visio desirable)
• A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland
• Computer literacy, with experience of project management software (Salesforce Service Cloud desirable)
   

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation within the industrial technology sector. The company is a trusted provider of innovative safety, engineering, and measuring solutions, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects to global clients. They pride themselves on creating a collaborative working culture, where career development, technical excellence, and customer service are at the forefront.

Why Should You Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Project Engineer who enjoys taking ownership and delivering results. You’ll work on varied and challenging projects, balancing planning with hands-on supervision, and play a pivotal role in ensuring installations run smoothly from start to finish.

With exposure to complex projects across the UK and Ireland, the chance to supervise skilled contractors, and the support of an experienced team, this role offers both challenge and reward.

If you’re a driven Project Engineer with excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills, this is the role where you can make a real impact.