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Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 325 - 350 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leicester, City of Leicester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER

Project Engineer – Groundworks & RC Works

📍Locations: Leicester
🕒 Duration: 12 weeks

Start Date : 24/08/2026

We are seeking experienced Project Engineers/ Senior Site Engineer to join our team and deliver a multi-disciplinary civil engineering project in Leicester. The project involves groundworks and reinforced concrete (RC) works and offers the opportunity to work on a high-value, technically challenging development.

Key Responsibilities

  * Manage site works to high standards of safety, quality, and performance in accordance with project procedures and standards.

  * Lead “setting to work” briefings with a focus on safe and quality-driven execution.

  * Direct and prioritize daily site activities in line with project requirements.

  * Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and QA documentation.

  * Carry out limited setting out duties as required.

  * Supervise site engineers and manage sub-contractors effectively.

  * Participate in early design reviews to identify risks and opportunities.

  * Implement and monitor quality assurance through control, inspection, and test plans.

  * Promote a strong culture of safe working practices on site.

  * Support the Sub-Agent/Agent with day-to-day operations and reporting.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  * Proven experience as a Project Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

  * Strong background in groundworks and reinforced concrete.

  * Experience managing high-value construction packages.

  * Competent in preparing and managing site documentation.

  * Valid CSCS card.

  * BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering or related discipline, or HNC/HND equivalent.

  * Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Skills & Attributes

  * Strong leadership and communication skills.

  * Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

  * Focused on quality, safety, and efficiency.

  * Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV quoting “Project Engineer – Derbyshire” in the subject line.

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