Senior Project Engineer

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead planning and delivery of temporary works and enabling packages on a nationally significant heritage project. You will coordinate design, subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe, on-time completion within a restricted live environment, while upholding historic preservation standards. You’ll drive programme certainty, manage interfaces across engineering, operations and commercial teams, and champion innovative methods that improve construction outcomes. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a landmark restoration and its long-term legacy.

Pay / Benefits

competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
structured professional development
chartership support
clear pathways for career progression
collaborative and inclusive working environment

Responsibilities

Lead planning and delivery of temporary works, structural modifications and logistical activities
End-to-end delivery of cut-and-carve, enabling works packages with programme, quality and cost control
Coordinate design consultants, specialist subcontractors, temporary works designers and site teams
Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes and mitigate risks
Ensure temporary works are compliant with statutory and project requirements
Interface between engineering, operations and commercial teams
Manage stakeholder relationships across client, consultant and contractor organisations
Oversee technical reviews, design coordination meetings and engineering workshops
Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies
Review engineering proposals and sequencing plans
Drive health, safety and environmental culture across workstreams
Ensure heritage, conservation and planning compliance
Support procurement and monitor specialist subcontractor performance
Prepare progress reports for senior leadership and project stakeholders
Champion innovation to improve methodologies and outcomes

Key requirements

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related discipline
Experience delivering complex construction or civil/structural projects
Experience managing temporary works and complex logistical activities
Track record in cut-and-carve, refurbishment, structural alteration or heritage projects
Excellent project and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of design coordination and construction methodologies
Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong commercial awareness and project controls understanding
ICE membership at IEng/CEng or equivalent
Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice