Civil Project Engineer

Job summary

Are you a Civil Project Engineer looking for a new position within Civil Engineering & Infrastructure, based in Essex? Job Type:  Full-time, Permanent Location:  Essex Industry:  Civil Engineering Sub-Contractor Focus Areas:  Drainage, Civils, Steelwork We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Engineer to support the delivery of infrastructure, drainage, general civils, and structural steelwork packages across a range of commercial, civil engineering, and industrial projects throughout Essex and surrounding regions. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating site activities, ensuring technical compliance, supporting project delivery teams, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Day-to-day of the role: Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and delivering civils, drainage, and steelwork packages. Review project drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and constructability. Assist with preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and quality inspection plans. Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to align with project programme requirements. Monitor progress, report deviations, and propose corrective actions where required. Provide engineering input on drainage layouts, levels, flow routes, utilities, and SUDS requirements. Oversee the installation of structural steelwork, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and connection details. Ensure civils works—groundworks, concrete, foundations, kerbing, roads, ducting—meet specification and quality benchmarks. Carry out site surveys, as-built recording, and technical reporting. Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries and progress reports. Assist in materials take-offs and procurement planning. Prepare documentation for project handover including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and quality assurance records. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Site Engineer or Project Engineer in civils/construction. Strong background in drainage, general civils, and structural steelwork. Ability to interpret technical drawings, steelwork details, and drainage designs. Strong understanding of groundworks, concreting, earthworks, and utilities installation. Good knowledge of site safety and construction regulations. Competent with Microsoft Office and basic engineering software. Desirable: Experience with AutoCAD or engineering modelling software, ability to set out using GPS/total station, CSCS, SMSTS/SSSTS, or equivalent certificates, HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or related field). Personal Attributes: Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. Strong problem-solving approach and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proactive, organised, and capable of working independently or as part of a team. Benefits: Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience (DOE). Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects. Career development within a growing specialist subcontractor. Supportive and collaborative working environment. To apply for this Civil Project Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.