Project Engineer

Groundworks
Location: Port Talbot, South Wales
Salary: £350 – £400 per day + DIG Allowance (if required)
Job Type: Freelance / Contract

We are currently recruiting for multiple Project Engineers on behalf of a leading groundworks and civil engineering subcontractor delivering works at Port Talbot Port.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure and industrial project within one of the UK’s most important deep-water ports. Working as part of an experienced project team, you will play a key role in coordinating and managing engineering activities across a range of groundworks and civil engineering packages.

The successful candidates will have previous experience working for a groundworks or civil engineering subcontractor and will be confident operating within a fast-paced industrial construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day engineering activities across the project.
• Coordinating site engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Managing site surveys, setting out information and as-built records.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design requirements and project programme.
• Supporting site management with planning and sequencing of works.
• Monitoring quality standards and engineering compliance.
• Resolving technical issues and providing engineering solutions.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and operational teams.
• Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

About You

• Previous experience as a Project Engineer within groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, roads and external works.
• Experience working for a groundworks or civil engineering subcontractor.
• Ability to manage engineering activities across multiple work fronts.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree, HNC or HND qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• CSCS card as a minimum.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What’s On Offer

• DIG allowance provided (if required).
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work with an established groundworks and civil engineering subcontractor.
• Strong project team and future pipeline of work.

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