Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

Location: Reading

Type: Permanent

Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an MEP Senior Project Engineer to join our London team to work on a Commercial Build project in Reading.

This role plays a pivotal part in delivering high-quality engineering solutions across a range of innovative projects. You'll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget. You will work closely with both pre-contract and production teams, driving excellence and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the Electrical or Mechanical packages of the project and their successful delivery.
• Leading Health & Safety practices across all project activities, ensuring our "Safety first and foremost" culture is upheld.
• Supporting pre-commencement procedures to minimise risk and ensure compliance with company governance.
• Identifying and managing project risks and opportunities, taking ownership of mitigation strategies.
• Re-engineering installations to meet customer requirements while optimising profitability.
• Providing accurate and timely progress updates for both site and financial reporting.
• Ensuring all activities comply with internal procedures and external legislation.
• Leading and engaging project teams, setting clear expectations and managing performance.
• Building strong relationships with customers to support efficient delivery and future opportunities.
• Managing successful project closure, ensuring quality, commercial targets, and compliance are met.

What we're looking for

• Has a background of delivering on major projects with either an electrical or mechanical bias.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and team engagement skills.
• Has a solid understanding of project engineering within a manufacturing or construction environment.
• Is confident in managing risk, compliance, and customer relationships.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.
• Brings a solutions-focused mindset and a drive for innovation.
• Will need to be able to get Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Car/Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme