Job Description:

PROJECT ENGINEER

Project Engineer  – Groundworks & RC Works

📍Locations: Leicester
🕒 Duration: 12 weeks 

Start Date : 24/08/2026

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers/ Senior Site Engineer to join our team and deliver a multi-disciplinary civil engineering project in Leicester. The project involves groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) works and offers the opportunity to work on a high-value, technically challenging development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site works to high standards of safety, quality, and performance in accordance with project procedures and standards.
• Lead “setting to work” briefings with a focus on safe and quality-driven execution.
• Direct and prioritize daily site activities in line with project requirements.
• Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and QA documentation.
• Carry out limited setting out duties as required.
• Supervise site engineers and manage sub-contractors effectively.
• Participate in early design reviews to identify risks and opportunities.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance through control, inspection, and test plans.
• Promote a strong culture of safe working practices on site.
• Support the Sub-Agent/Agent with day-to-day operations and reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in groundworks and reinforced concrete.
• Experience managing high-value construction packages.
• Competent in preparing and managing site documentation.
• Valid CSCS card.
• BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or HNC/HND equivalent.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Focused on quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV quoting “Project Engineer – Derbyshire” in the subject line.

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