Green Leaf Engineering are a renewables specialist based at Team Valley, Gateshead, designing and delivering sustainable energy solutions across the UK. Our work spans solar PV systems, heat pumps, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, LED lighting, and solar canopies. As a dedicated renewable energy contractor, GLE focuses on the decarbonisation of commercial properties, supporting clients through the entire lifecycle of their carbon‑reduction journey. This includes initial feasibility studies and system design through to full project management, installation, delivery, and commissioning. We are committed to helping organisations reduce CO₂ emissions and generate clean, efficient energy for a more sustainable future.
Full job description
We are currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our operations division on a full‑time, permanent basis, working from our Team Valley office. In this role, you will oversee the line management and coordination of all field resources, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of works. You will also support the Project Manager in the successful planning and delivery of programmed works while managing HSEQ, financial, commercial and client expectations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Coordinate all programme elements in line with GLE’s safety standards, covering design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
* Monitor and adhere to budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources to deliver compliance KPIs.
* Oversee design and development, ensuring all work complies with relevant industry standards.
* Manage Health & Safety processes and ensure full compliance across all workstreams.
* Support accurate documentation of HSEQ across site teams.
* Attend meetings when required with clients and stakeholders, both onsite and offsite.
* Liaise with business support functions to ensure successful delivery of compliance metrics.
* Identify and mitigate risks across all workstreams.
* Support programme scheduling, ensuring effective interface management with other workstreams and coordination of third‑party stakeholders.
* Report daily/weekly progress, issues and concerns to the Project Manager/Operations Director at both GLE and client levels.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this position, you should have:
* At least 2–3 years’ experience in a similar supervisory role, ideally within electrical engineering or a related industry.
* Candidates must have the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
* Strong working knowledge of electrical works, including inspection and testing.
* A full UK driving licence, as travel to sites across the country is essential.
* Possession of a CSCS card and/or SMSTS/SSSTS certification is desirable.
* Early Friday finish
At GLE, we are committed to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in everything we do.
We promote an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, valued for their strengths, and supported to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are free from discrimination in all forms.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact the office on 0191 367 0248
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