Project Engineer

Project Engineer - (Rail / Electrical Cabling / Infrastructure) - Fareham - Up to £100,000

About the Company

Our client develops cutting-edge solutions that empower railway networks with predictive maintenance capabilities. As a Project Engineer, you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects within NEC contractual frameworks. You will guide cross-functional teams, align stakeholder expectations, and ensure the timely delivery of projects that meet scope and uphold the highest quality standards.

Project Engineer - The Rewards

• Competitive salary
• Pension

Project Engineer - Requirements

• Proven experience delivering projects under NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.
• Experience of working in infrastructure
• Experience of working on rail projects would be advantageous
• Competent in the use of project scheduling and management tools such as MS Project, Teamcenter, and common data environments.
• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Membership (or working towards) of a recognised professional body such as APM, PRINCE2, or RICS.

Project Engineer - Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for the full lifecycle delivery of projects under NEC contracts, ensuring compliance with programme, cost, quality, and safety requirements.
• Oversee contractual obligations, including early warnings, compensation events, change control, and payment processes.
• Prepare and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation using systems such as MS Project and Teamcenter.
• Coordinate internal teams, sister companies, contractors, and clients to ensure timely delivery of designs, data, and documentation.
• Lead project meetings, monitor progress, and identify risks, delays, or issues, taking proactive steps to maintain control of scope and schedule.
• Report on project progress and challenges to the UK leadership team, Project Director, and Steering Committee.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial reporting activities, including CVRs and contract variations.
• Maintain transparent and auditable records of decisions, costs, and performance across the project.
• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders and represent the project in both technical and commercial discussions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and NEC contract requirements.
• Provide clear communication and leadership to internal and external teams, driving collaborative project success.

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