Project Engineer - Civil Engineering

Blyth, Northumberland
Contract: £400–£420 per day
Permanent positions also considered
Long-term / ongoing project

Orbitech Recruitment are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support long-term civil engineering works on a major substation project in Blyth.

You’ll be working with an established infrastructure contractor delivering complex civil works across the power and energy sector.

The Role

This is a project-focused engineering position, supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of civil works from programme through to completion.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing project programmes and sequencing works

• Coordinating earthworks, drainage, structural and concrete packages

• Supporting procurement of materials and specialist subcontractors

• Assisting commercial teams with quantities, valuations and variations

• Managing Temporary Works requirements, including coordination of designs, checks and installation

• Producing and reviewing RAMS, method statements and Construction Phase Plans

• Managing technical submissions, approvals and permits where required

• Monitoring progress against programme, identifying risks and helping resolve delays

• Coordinating with site management, subcontractors, designers and client teams

• Maintaining project documentation, QA and engineering records

• Supporting setting out and surveying activities where required

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Project Engineering experience within civil engineering or infrastructure (previous experience as a civil/ site engineer is key)

• Experience managing multiple work packages and subcontractors

• Good understanding of programme management using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or similar

• Knowledge of Temporary Works processes

• Strong understanding of RAMS, quality documentation and project controls

• Commercial awareness around procurement, quantities and variations

• Experience within power, utilities, substations, highways or major infrastructure would be advantageous

• Setting out capability would be useful, but is not the main focus of the role

Experience managing technical approvals such as S278, S38, S104 or environmental permits would also be beneficial where relevant to project scope.

Rate & Duration

Contract: £400 - £420 per day, depending on experience.

This is an ongoing, long-term project, with permanent opportunities also considered for candidates looking for greater security.

If you’re an experienced Project Engineer with a strong civils background and want to be involved in a major infrastructure scheme in the Northeast, get in touch with Orbitech Recruitment.