Project Engineer – Civil Engineering
London | High-Profile Public Realm / Infrastructure Scheme
Project Engineer required to support delivery of a major redevelopment within a globally recognised, live event venue in London, as part of a wider infrastructure programme with fixed completion deadlines.
This is a public realm–led civils scheme involving significant ground re-engineering, drainage upgrades, and integration of structural and landscaping elements within a highly constrained, high-visibility environment.
The Project
- Large-scale transformation of an iconic public space within a live venue
- Extensive earthworks and reprofiling to improve capacity and accessibility
- Installation of permeable surfacing, drainage infrastructure, and new access routes
- Integration of retaining features, seating areas, and landscaped elements
- Delivery within a logistically complex, operational environment with immovable deadlines
The Role
- Take ownership of civils and public realm packages including earthworks, drainage, and external works
- Coordinate engineering delivery across groundworks, infrastructure, and landscaping interfaces
- Lead site engineers and subcontractors through phased, highly sequenced works
- Manage temporary works (TWC) related to slope stabilisation and access solutions
- Oversee QA processes including ITPs, inspections, and as-built records
- Drive short-term programme, logistics, and resource planning in a restricted-access environment
- Work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to resolve buildability challenges
- Identify and mitigate programme, technical, and coordination risks
Project Environment
- High-profile, client-facing scheme with significant public and stakeholder visibility
- Strong focus on public realm quality, accessibility, and user experience
- Complex interfaces between civils, drainage, and landscape architecture
- Delivery against fixed deadlines linked to major live events
- Heavy emphasis on logistics, planning, and coordination in a live environment
What You Need
- HNC / HND / Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
- Experience delivering public realm, infrastructure, or external works projects
- Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, and sequencing
- Experience managing multiple subcontractor interfaces
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) experience preferred
- SMSTS
The Offer
- Opportunity to work on a landmark London scheme within a globally recognised venue
- Exposure to a technically diverse project with high stakeholder visibility
- Clear progression into Senior Engineer / Project Manager
- Strong pipeline of secured London work