What you will be doing
as a Project Engineer
As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering essential Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects that keep our sites running smoothly and sustainably.
You’ll be:
1. Managing and delivering a portfolio of projects, with a typical value between one hundred thousand and £1 million per project.
2. Overseeing up to 15 live projects at a time, while also progressing others through scoping and tender phases.
3. Developing modern, innovative solutions to operational challenges — making our sites more efficient, cost‑effective and continuously improving for our customers.
4. Collaborating closely with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost safe, effective solutions. This includes working with the Controller of Premises for your site.
5. Championing our zero‑compromise approach to Health & Safety, ensuring every contractor on your projects meets our high standards.
Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, onsite up to 5 days a week
Location – Across the London area, including Beckton (IG11), Crossness (SE2), Deephams (N9) and Mogden (TW7)
What you should bring to the role
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about engineering and excited by the challenge of delivering multiple projects in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
You’ll bring:
6. A background in Engineering — Mechanical, Electrical/ICA or Civil.
7. Formal qualifications in your engineering discipline (strongly encouraged).
8. Excellent stakeholder coordination skills, working confidently with internal teams, site staff and contractors.
9. The ability to work independently, stay self‑motivated and use your initiative to deliver high‑quality results.
10. A solid understanding of Health & Safety standards, particularly within construction 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 lots of 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.