Project Engineer in Basildon, Essex

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Basildon

Salary: £45,000

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a successful and growing civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure industry. They deliver complex projects across the UK and are known for their commitment to engineering excellence, safety, quality, and sustainable development.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Coordinate project activities from planning through to completion.
• Manage relationships with clients, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Work closely with commercial, planning, and HSEQ teams.
• Monitor project progress, risks, and performance.
• Support the delivery of projects against safety, quality, programme, and budget targets.

About You

• Proven experience within civil engineering or earthworks projects.
• Strong technical engineering knowledge.
• Experience delivering projects within challenging infrastructure environments.
• Chartered ICE status, or working towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Project Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.