What you will be doing
as a Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of delivering essential Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects across the Thames Valley area. Your work will directly improve the performance, safety and efficiency of our sites.
You will be:
1. Managing and delivering a portfolio of projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
2. Taking responsibility for up to 15 live projects at once, while progressing others through scoping, design and tendering.
3. Developing innovative and modern solutions to operational challenges, helping us improve site efficiency and deliver real value to our customers.
4. Collaborating with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost effective, low‑risk solutions — working closely with the Controller of Premises at each location.
5. Championing our zero‑compromise approach to health and safety, ensuring every contractor meets our standards and every project is delivered safely.
Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week.
Location – Working at a location based within the Thames Valley area, including Swindon, Didcot, Oxford, Newbury, Reading and Slough.
What you should bring to the role
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about engineering and confident managing multiple projects in a busy, operational environment.
You should bring:
6. A background in Mechanical, Electrical/ICA or Civil Engineering.
7. Formal engineering qualifications — strongly encouraged.
8. Strong coordination and communication skills, with the ability to engage internal colleagues, site teams and external contractors.
9. A proactive, self‑motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and deliver high‑quality results.
10. A solid understanding of Health & Safety standards, particularly construction-related requirements and CDM.
11. Project Management experience (desirable).
12. Industry experience (highly advantageous, but not essential).
What’s in it for you?
13. Offering a salary up to £56,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
14. Plus, a Car Allowance of £4,500 per annum.
15. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus, bank holidays).
16. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
17. Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.