174 senior project engineer jobs found

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead new projects relating to advanced technologies within the marine sector. You will manage technical delivery, schedule, budget, and compliance from concept to handover. Key Responsibilities * Lead full-cycle execution of marine and offshore projects. * Manage project schedule, budget, risks, and change orders. * Ensure compliance with IMO, classification societies (DNV, ABS, LR, BV), and flag-state regulations. * Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders. * Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and problem resolution. * Monitor progress, report to management, and deliver projects on time and within budget. * Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement. Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine/Mechanical/Offshore Engineering (Master’s preferred). * Minimum 5 years experience in the marine/offshore industry. * At...

Senior Project Engineer – Residential Groundworks & Infrastructure Temporary contract - 2 years | Full-time | Site-based (major multi-phase housing scheme) in Penicuick, Scotland. We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering a major residential development of 500+ housing units. This is a great opportunity to join a strong delivery team on a large, multi-phase scheme where you will play a key role in the engineering and technical delivery of groundworks, foundations, drainage and associated infrastructure works. The Role As a Senior Project Engineer, you will provide engineering support across the site, ensuring works are set out, delivered and verified in line with drawings, specifications and programme. You will coordinate site engineering activity, manage technical documentation and support the wider team in resolving engineering issues and maintaining quality standards. Key...

Senior Electrical Project Engineer £75 per hour Remote working with occasional site visits (Scotland) Immediate start available Are you an Electrical Project Engineer with at least 10 years experience in Grid Transmission and renewable power projects? If so, please read on... Role Summary: Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning across HV/MV/LV systems. Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and cost-effective while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project execution. Key Skills & Responsibilities Required: 10+ years in Electrical Project Engineering (renewables preferred) Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience working with UK grid operators (DNO/TNO) Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy projects End-to-end engineering ownership (design → construction → commissioning → handover) Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, including grid connections (DNO/TNO...

Senior Electrical Project Engineer £75 per hour Remote working with occasional site visits (South of UK) Immediate start available Are you an Electrical Project Engineer with at least 10 years experience in Grid Transmission and renewable power projects? If so, please read on... Role Summary: Lead the engineering delivery of renewable energy projects from concept to commissioning across HV/MV/LV systems. Ensure designs are compliant, buildable, and cost-effective while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting project execution. Key Skills & Responsibilities Required: 10+ years in Electrical Project Engineering (renewables preferred) Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience working with UK grid operators (DNO/TNO) Proven track record delivering infrastructure or energy projects End-to-end engineering ownership (design → construction → commissioning → handover) Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, including grid connections (DNO/TNO...

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to take the technical lead on complex projects in a highly regulated environment? Do you have a proven ability to deliver safe, high-quality engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle? Are you comfortable leading teams, managing stakeholders, and influencing technical and safety outcomes at a senior level? The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation delivering technically complex projects in the nuclear sector. You will play a key role in leading mechanical engineering delivery, shaping safe and compliant designs, and supporting the development of people and processes. This role would suit candidates working in these roles Lead Mechanical Engineer, Principal Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Consultant, Plant Engineer, Senior...

Job Purpose - To develop innovative mechanical design solutions, to current and future aerospace industry challenges, on existing and next generation smart motor and power generation technologies. To lead and deliver project based engineering work-package activities, by ensuring mature and robust mechanical solutions, designed to meet manufacturing, cost and weight targets. Responsibilities - Primary responsibility is to create and support the definition of robust mechanical design solutions, for R&D / R&T project/s, by ensuring the designs are technically robust, fit for purpose and meet both the business and customer needs. - Responsibility for the oversight and approval of design solutions, delivered by other Product Engineers within designated teams. Where necessary, support other senior, Principal and Senior Principal Engineering teams with design review and approval. - Support and/or ownership of, one or more Engineering Work Packages, for the Mechanical...

Civil Design Engineer (Engineer / Senior / Principal / Associate) – Water Location: Stretford, Manchester (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Type: Contract – Ltd (subject to an IR35 assessment confirming outside status) Rate: £45.00 - £62.50 per hour (Ltd) Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) Duration: 12 months+ About the Role We are currently recruiting Civil Design Engineers at Engineer, Senior, Principal and Associate level to support the delivery of high-quality civil engineering design solutions across AMP8 wastewater treatment projects for major UK utility end clients. This role will focus on the design of civil elements within wastewater treatment plants (WWTW), including earthworks, drainage, pipelines, structures, and associated site infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant, buildable, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements. Please note: Water sector experience, particularly within WWTW /...

Planning Engineer - Freelance Flagship Marine Project | Plymouth  The Company You’ll be joining a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong track record delivering complex, high-value infrastructure across the marine, water, and energy sectors. Known for their technical capability and long-term client relationships, they’re trusted to deliver some of the UK’s most challenging schemes — and they invest heavily in the people who make that happen. The Project You’ll be working on a new, major £100m+ redevelopment within a live naval dockyard environment, involving the upgrade and construction of multiple large-scale marine basins and associated infrastructure. It’s a technically demanding scheme with significant reinforced concrete works, complex sequencing, and logistical challenges — all being delivered in a highly controlled, secure setting. Crucially, you’ll be joining at an early stage, giving you the chance to influence how the project is planned and delivered...

Job Title: Site Manager – Externals (Groundworks & Yard Slabs) Location: Bedford Start Date: April 2026 Duration: 18 months The Role We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of external works packages, including groundworks and yard slabs, on a major project in Bedford. This is a key leadership role, acting as the single point of responsibility for groundworks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all external works, including earthworks, drainage, services, subbase, and concrete yard slabs Take full control of the groundworks package, driving day-to-day site operations Plan, sequence, and coordinate works to meet programme requirements Manage subcontractors and drive performance on site Oversee logistics, plant movements, and coordination within a live construction environment Ensure safe pedestrian and plant segregation, maintaining...

Senior Instrumentation Engineer required for onshore and offshore facilities modifications and projects. At senior level you’d need 8 to 10 years’ experience with good knowledge of FEED and detail design, engineering calculations for instrumentation packages and equipment etc. There will be a requirement to be involved in front end/study work as well. Good mix of work from minor mods through to major projects across major oil and gas operator/producers in the North Sea. Aberdeen based. Oil and Gas FEED experience is essential as is a degree in control and instrumentation engineering and you will have demonstrable experience working in a project engineering capacity reporting and managing design deliverables in a first or second tier Oil and Gas design consultancy. In summary Applicants must be degree qualified, hold significant UK North Sea Oil & Gas experience in instrumentation design, selection and specification. You must be resident in the UK with zero visa restrictions....

Senior CE&I Design Engineer Location: Cumbria  Hours: 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC required Overview We are recruiting for a Senior CE&I Design Engineer to support a major regulated infrastructure programme. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary design team, providing front-line, site-based design support to commissioning activities. You will be responsible for delivering and checking detailed CE&I design changes, ensuring alignment with functional and business requirements. This is a design-focused role – implementation and commissioning activities are carried out by separate site teams. Key Responsibilities Provide site-based design support to commissioning teams Produce and check detailed CE&I designs and design changes Support the delivery of design outputs across the wider team Ensure designs meet technical, safety, and regulatory requirements Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve design challenges Apply knowledge of...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

The Company On-going success means my client requires a Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services). Reporting directly to the senior Chartered Engineering manager, you will be joining a team of Building Services and CAD engineers. The Role: A Mechanical Design Engineer with demonstrable knowledge of reviewing drawings, surveying existing installations and designing HVAC systems. Most of the work is Mechanical design engineering to projects providing HVAC mechanical services solutions. You will see the project through from concept to hand-over, working closely with estimating and project management departments. Duties will include: * involvement in the design of HVAC systems to enable both new and existing systems * creating new ventilation ductwork systems, CHW & LTHW systems etc, Head Load, Cooling Load calculations, onsite visits, meetings and communicating with various clients, architects and sub-contractors etc * Coordination with electrical counterparts * take...

Senior Engineer Role: Senior Engineer (Aviation / Airfield Infrastructure) Location: Bishop's Stortford area Rate: £450 - £500 per day Duration: Ongoing Freelance Contract Start Date: Immediate / ASAP The Opportunity We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineer to join a specialized infrastructure project near Bishop's Stortford. This is a prestigious, long-term freelance opportunity working within a high-security aviation environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing complex engineering works where precision and strict adherence to operational constraints are non-negotiable. Given the nature of the site, prior aviation experience is an absolute requirement. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering function on-site, ensuring all works (airside or landside) align with stringent aviation specifications. Complex Setting Out & QA: Manage high-tolerance setting out and oversee comprehensive Quality Assurance...

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Traffic Engineer with experience in scheme design and delivery to join a client in London. Your main duties include designing and delivering a range of public realm/highway improvement schemes and active travel across the area as well as other traffic engineering related programmes.   This is a full-time contract position. The rate on offer is £40 - £42 per hour - negotiable for the right candidate and dependent on experience. Flexible working and working from home options available.   Working within the Highways team your main duties include:  - Using AutoCAD to design a range of highways, parking and public realm improvement schemes  - Carrying out feasibility studies in relation to active travel, bus priority and sustainable transport schemes  - Delivering projects and managing the programme of works across the area  - Supervising and overseeing the quality of the work delivered on site by the contractors & designated...

Senior Engineer, Ongoing Contract We're working with a leading contractor to recruit a Senior Engineer for a major infrastructure project in Canterbury, delivering a new link road including a 550m carriageway and 250m viaduct over a river and railway. The Role Reporting to the Site Agent, you will take responsibility for engineering delivery on-site, managing engineers and ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to specification. Responsibilities include: Overseeing engineering activities and supporting setting out engineers Producing RAMS, ITPs and temporary works documentation Managing NCRs, TQs and Early Warnings Providing weekly progress and planning updatesAbout You Minimum 3 years' site-based experience within civil engineering Strong understanding of construction processes and site delivery Confident leading teams and working proactively

Our client BAE Systems, a prominent company in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Senior LSAR Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Screening and integration of engineering information into the project-controlled toolsets, ensuring the integration and accuracy of the ILS dataset. Supporting alignment of the ILS dataset with third-party datasets. Investigating and responding to queries regarding the data within toolsets, as directed by the Project Manager or Helpdesk Lead. Creating a Product Breakdown Structure within the ILS toolset consistent with existing data held. Integrating engineering information from third parties into the toolset, capturing key fields such as maintenance, technical documentation, parts, and tools. Building complex queries and reports to extract data held within the ILS toolsets as required. Supporting helpdesk change management process and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and...

We are currently looking for a Electrical Engineer – Lighting Installation You will be working in the Southwark area. Monday - Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm Temp Contract - Ongoing Pay rate - £20ph paye or £26.54ph umbrella Job Purpose * Develop electrical layouts for lighting systems in compliance with local regulations and project requirements. Oversee the installation of lighting systems, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. * Conduct electrical testing and inspections of installed lighting systems to ensure functionality, efficiency, and safety. Troubleshoot and resolve any electrical issues as they arise. * Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and progress made. Provide regular reports to the project manager and senior engineers regarding project milestones and challenges. Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy, please apply to the...

Process Project Engineer – Moulding / Manufacturing Role Exciting new role with our client a multinational Medical Device and Healthcare products provider. NIRAS is actively recruiting for an energetic and hands-on Manufacturing/Project Engineer to lead a key project within our Client’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development Team. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D and Sustaining departments in the development and delivery of new process layouts, innovative automation solutions, improvement of lean processes necessary to produce components for an advanced medical device product. You will have proven problem solving, supervisory, technical ability, be approachable and able to build teams and collaborate with multi discipline teams with ease. You will be curious and questioning and establish risks and pitfalls to ensure surprises are minimized. You are an effective and able communicator, working at all levels of the...

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Engineer to start working on an RC Frame project based in Central London. Must have experience in running the front end of projects, good communication skills with a strong background in RC Frame is essential. Responsibilities include: * Overseeing all engineering aspects on the site * Overseeing building work * Undertaking surveys * Checking technical designs and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly * Ensuring project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets and/or timescales * Liaising with clients, subcontractors and other professional staff, especially quantity surveyors and the overall project manager * Providing technical advice and solving problems on site * Preparing site reports and filling in other paperwork * Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials * Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and...