Senior Project Engineer

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-90259

Published: 17-02-2026

Duration: 12 months+

Expiry Date: 17-03-2026

Country: United Kingdom

Senior Project Engineer - Teesside (Long term contract - can be outside of scope of IR35)

Working for a leading consultancy, this is a Senior opportunity for a technically strong Project Engineer to support a major infrastructure project delivering an above-ground CO gathering pipeline system and associated utilities across the Teesside industrial region.

This is a critical, client-facing role acting as the main engineering interface between the engineering design office and the construction site.

The Role

Full-time on site in Teeside (5 days per week) with occasional travel to Manchester (typically once per month)

12-18 month contract, can be outside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the focal point for all engineering activity on site
• Own the Site Technical Query procedure and register
• Maintain master engineering drawings and ensure site mark-ups are captured for as-building
• Manage and communicate design changes to AFC deliverables
• Identify programme risks early, escalating issues where required
• Ensure compliance with governance processes, standards, and approvals
• Interpret complex engineering documentation including P&IDs, alignment diagrams, strip charts, isometrics, GA drawings, and civil/structural designs to ensure construction is delivered to specification

What We're Looking For

• Degree or HND in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• Strong background across both technical engineering and live construction environments
• Experience within highly regulated, high-hazard industries (e.g. oil & gas, chemicals, nuclear process)
• Deep understanding of process safety, management of change, and risk led behaviours
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and Pressure Equipment regulations
• Valid CSCS or CCNSG card
• A role with real visibility on site, where your judgement, technical strength, and ability to operate at senior level will be trusted from the outset.