Astute People
Project Engineer
Project Engineer at Astute People, based in United Kingdom. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference ad163508921880a87dd361296375cb34165b1022
About the role
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading waste management company to recruit a Project Engineer for its South Wales location.
This 9-month contract role offers 350 to 375 per day.
With much of the design work already complete, you'll take ownership of key engineering deliverables as the project moves from FEED and detailed engineering into construction. If you're a Project Engineer with electrical or mechanical engineering experience, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities of the Project Engineer
You will:
- Take engineering deliverables from FEED and design through to construction and site implementation
- Work closely with subcontractors to coordinate engineering activities and resolve technical issues
- Support construction phase planning, making sure activities are coordinated and delivered to programme
- Monitor engineering progress and make sure contractual obligations and project deliverables are completed
- Provide technical input across electrical and mechanical engineering activities
- Review engineering designs, documentation and technical deliverables to support construction readiness
- Coordinate with the wider project team to deliver the project safely, compliantly and efficiently
Required qualifications and experience
To be considered, you must have:
- Proven experience as a Project Engineer, or in a similar engineering delivery role
- An electrical and/or mechanical engineering background
- Experience taking projects through FEED and engineering design into construction
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and managing engineering deliverables
- An understanding of construction planning, project schedules and contractual requirements
Desirable experience
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to be:
- Based in South Wales or able to travel to the project site
Salary and benefits
- Day rate: 350 to 375 per day
- Contract: 9 months
- Location: South Wales
Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference: ad163508921880a87dd361296375cb34165b1022 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 5 Dec 2026 · Listed via Astute People
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