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Job Title:

Project Engineer

Salary:

£50,000 to £56,000 (dependent on experience) + £4,500 car allowance

Location:

Across multiple London sites including North, South East and West London

Type:

Permanent, Full-Time, Site-Based with Travel (36 hours/week, Monday-Friday)

About the Role:

Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated Project Engineer to lead a range of Mechanical, Electrical, and ICA projects valued between £40,000 and £400,000 each. You will manage the full lifecycle of up to 15 live projects at any time - from scoping and tendering to commissioning and handover - ensuring solutions are innovative, safe, and cost-effective.

About the Client:

Our client is a major UK utility and infrastructure company, supporting millions of customers daily. Their work helps ensure essential services are delivered reliably and sustainably. They're known for investing in modernising infrastructure, supporting environmental goals, and building long-term careers.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a portfolio of projects across multiple London sites.
Coordinate with internal teams and external contractors to scope, define, and deliver engineering solutions.
Oversee tendering, contractor procurement, site set-up, H&S inspections, and commissioning.
Promote and ensure a "zero-compromise" approach to health and safety.
Deliver innovative solutions that reduce operational risk and improve site efficiency.What Our Client is Looking For:

Background in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (formal qualifications encouraged).
Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
Capable of working with minimal supervision and using initiative.
Good understanding of construction health & safety regulations, including CDM.
Experience in project delivery is desirable.
Industry experience (e.g. utilities, infrastructure) is advantageous but not essential.

What Our Client Offers:

Salary up to £56,000 (DOE)
Car Allowance: £4,500 per annum
26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service (+ bank holidays)
Generous pension scheme - up to 12% employer contribution
Health & wellbeing benefits - including annual health checks, physiotherapy, counselling
Lifestyle perks - Cycle to Work, vouchers, life assurance

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Some travel to sites will be required, so a valid driving licence is preferred.

Opportunity for Growth:

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly respected organisation driving meaningful change in public infrastructure. You'll gain experience across a variety of projects and benefit from structured progression, continuous learning, and real responsibility from day one.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status