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Project Engineer (Senior Level / Lead Role)

Location

Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract Type

Contract

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

15 May 2026

Project Engineer (Senior Level / Lead Role)

A Project Engineer in this environment operates as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing the end-to-end coordination of engineering activities across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Lead coordination of:

  • Design integration
  • Ground and site investigation activities
  • Land access and permitting
  • Oversee contractor performance and delivery across multiple work fronts
  • Ensure all subcontractors and delivery partners are aligned and mobilised

 

Manage:

  • Programme delivery
  • Risk and issue resolution
  • Technical coordination across disciplines

 

Interface with internal teams including:

  • Design
  • Commercial
  • Land teams
  • Ensure compliance with safety, technical, and programme requirements

 

Requirements

  • Strong civil engineering background (degree qualified preferred)

 

Experience in:

  • Utilities / power / transmission / pipelines / rail infrastructure

 

Proven track record in:

  • Project delivery and coordination (not just site engineering)

 

Experience managing:

  • Contractors
  • Subcontractors
  • Multi-disciplinary teams

 


About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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