Project Engineer
Our client is a privately owned construction and engineering specialist delivering complex healthcare facilities across the UK. With a strong focus on Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), they are recognised for delivering high-quality projects faster, safer, and with reduced disruption within live hospital environments.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured healthcare schemes, they are now seeking a Construction Project Engineer to support project delivery across multiple live sites.
The Role
Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will play a key coordination role in securing and managing construction packages across healthcare projects.
Working closely with the Project Manager and site-based Construction Manager, you will support programme delivery, subcontractor coordination, procurement scheduling, and technical package management.
This is a delivery-focused position suited to someone organised, commercially aware, and confident working within regulated and live environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Project Manager and Construction Manager in delivering projects to programme, cost, and quality standards
Coordinate construction packages and subcontractor activities across assigned works
Monitor progress against programme, drawings, and specifications to maintain delivery targets
Assist the commercial team with assessment and negotiation of subcontract variations relating to time, cost, and quality
Attend progress meetings and maintain regular communication with subcontractors and suppliers
Contribute to procurement scheduling and finalise purchase details for review by senior project leadership
Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure advantageous commercial terms
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the supply chain
Support technical subcontractor management and construction programme updates
Utilise internal systems for quality inspections, defect reporting, and project documentation control
Travel to site as required, including occasional overnight staysWeekly & Ongoing Objectives
Input into programme updates alongside the Project Lead
Manage construction-related procurement schedule inputs
Coordinate and attend subcontractor and progress meetings
Support technical subcontractor management activities
Assist with surveys and quality tracking processes
Ensure accurate record keeping and project documentation updatesAbout You
Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Construction Engineer, or similar role within a main contractor environment
Experience delivering healthcare or other regulated environment projects is highly desirable
Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple workstreams
Commercial awareness with exposure to subcontractor negotiations and variations
Confident communicator comfortable attending client and subcontractor meetings
Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and within a wider project team
Willing to travel to project sites as requiredWhat’s on Offer
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Subsidised gym membership
Early finish Fridays
Wellbeing membership support
Cycle to work scheme
Regular team events and company days out
Optional private healthcare scheme
Contributory company pension scheme
Death in Service scheme
Free eyesight tests
Relevant training and funded courses
Internal support and mentoring
Yearly appraisals and check-ins
Service awards
Discretionary bonus scheme