Project Engineer

Looking for a balanced work week and the opportunity to contribute to a vital UK nuclear‑defence project? We’re recruiting a Project Engineer and a Senior Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering team in Chorley. This position is ideal for someone with proven experience in technical project delivery who values precision, collaboration and professional development.

Salary
Competitive, depending on experience and contract type.

Location and Working Pattern
Based in Chorley with hybrid working options. The team operates a four‑day working week (Monday to Thursday), totalling 37 hours.

Client Overview
Our client delivers complex engineering and technical solutions across the nuclear and defence sectors. This role supports a confidential national defence project involving multi‑disciplinary collaboration and strict quality and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering contracts aligned with client specifications, regulations and internal quality systems.
• Drive project progress against scope, schedule and budget, proactively managing changes, risks and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate reporting and visibility of project status for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project resources and ensure competence, safety and performance across disciplines.
• Oversee and communicate quality performance, non‑conformances and lessons learned.
• Coordinate project meetings, reports and communications to demonstrate accountability and effective governance.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional development within the team.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or Project Management (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years’ project engineering experience within a project delivery environment.
• Understanding of project planning, budgeting, and risk and opportunity management.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Membership of the Association for Project Management (APM).
• Working knowledge of NEC Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC).
• Experience managing small‑scale project teams or low‑risk assignments.
• Evidence of CPD or APM participation.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working and four‑day week.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and involvement in high‑integrity engineering projects.

Apply Now
If you’re ready to bring your project engineering expertise to a secure, forward‑thinking team, apply now or send your CV to our recruitment team today.

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