Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the delivery of major gas and energy infrastructure works across Norfolk. This Project Engineer role will oversee site-based activity on critical operational assets, including a gas terminal and compressor station environment, with responsibility for technical delivery, quality, programme, safety and stakeholder coordination.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer with strong site engineering experience who wants to take ownership of technical delivery on complex gas projects while progressing towards broader project leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the technical lead for the Project Engineer function across multiple site works in Norfolk.
- Support the delivery of civils, mechanical and associated works within live gas infrastructure environments.
- Review drawings, technical information and setting out data to ensure works are delivered accurately and efficiently.
- Manage RFIs, technical queries and design / constructability issues to reduce delay and maintain programme. Support temporary works planning and coordination alongside the wider project team.
- Monitor quality, defects, as-built records, ITPs and handover documentation through to completion.
- Assist with procurement of technical items and coordination of subcontract packages.
- Work closely with commercial and delivery teams to identify change, risk and programme impacts early.
- Attend site meetings, progress reviews and client-facing meetings as the Project Engineer responsible for technical coordination.
- Promote strong health, safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.
Qualifications & Experience: Essential
- HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Project Engineer, Site Engineer or similar engineering role.
- Experience delivering civil engineering, utilities, energy or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of setting out, surveying, technical drawing reviews and construction methodologies.
- Experience managing technical queries, design coordination and site-based engineering challenges.
- Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and construction health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, surveying software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, designers, subcontractors and site teams.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Norfolk.
Desirable
- Experience working on gas transmission, gas compression, AGI, pipeline or other high pressure gas infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of working within live operational gas facilities and critical energy infrastructure environments.
- Temporary Works Coordinator experience or a good understanding of temporary works management.
- Experience supporting lifting operations, lift planning and construction logistics.
- SHEA Gas, CSCS or other relevant utilities / energy sector certifications.
- Understanding of QA processes, ITPs, commissioning activity and project handover requirements.
- Knowledge of National Gas, Cadent or other UK gas network standards and specifications.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on high-profile gas infrastructure projects across Norfolk.
- Site-based role with real responsibility and progression potential.
- Exposure to technical delivery, commercial awareness and project leadership.
- Strong pipeline of work across critical energy assets.
- Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience.