Civil Project Engineer (Client Side)

Tilbury | £45,000 – £48,000 + Excellent Benefits

Ideal for engineers from ports, airports, highways, rail, utilities or local authority infrastructure environments.

Deliver infrastructure projects inside a major UK operational port environment.

This is a client-side role, managing contractors and delivering a diverse portfolio of civil and infrastructure works across a live operational estate.

One week you may be overseeing a pavement repair or drainage scheme. The next, you could be involved in elements of a £50m container terminal upgrade, heavy-duty quayside infrastructure, conveyor installations or marine structures.

If you enjoy project variety, autonomy and complex infrastructure environments, this role offers exposure to projects of all sizes within a strategically important UK logistics hub.

The Job Role & Responsibilities

• You will support the delivery of multiple concurrent civil and infrastructure projects across the estate, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Managing projects from concept through to completion
• Preparing technical specifications and tender documentation
• Procuring and managing framework contractors
• Monitoring project budgets, valuations and variations
• Coordinating internal operational stakeholders
• Ensuring CDM 2015 compliance and reviewing Construction Phase Plans
• Inspecting works on site and maintaining project documentation
• Supporting design modifications using AutoCAD
• Balancing reactive works alongside planned capital schemes

Typical Projects

• Projects vary significantly in scale and complexity and may include:
• Heavy-duty pavement and surfacing works
• Port and marine infrastructure upgrades
• Conveyor installations and logistics infrastructure
• Structural repairs and operational facility improvements
• Capital works programmes across the wider estate

The ideal candidate will have experience delivering civil or infrastructure projects within an operational environment: Ports / marine infrastructure, Airports or logistics hubs, Local authority capital works, Highways infrastructure, Utilities infrastructure, Rail infrastructure, Industrial estates or operational facilities

Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience managing contractors rather than direct labour
• Exposure to procurement, tendering and contract administration
• Budget and programme management experience
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Degree in Civil Engineering or HNC/HND with relevant experience

Pay & Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £48,000 per annum
• 35 days holiday
• Solid pension, health care schemes and wellbeing initiatives
• Exceptional project variety across a major operational port
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure upgrades
• Client-side role with real project ownership
• Long-term career development within a major infrastructure asset