Project Engineer

Junior Project Engineer

London & South East (UK travel required)
Competitive Salary + Development Opportunities
Full-Time | Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services and construction engineering business seeking a Junior Project Engineer to join their growing project delivery team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) project engineering, working across live construction and building services projects throughout London and the South East.

The Role

The Junior Project Engineer will support the coordination and delivery of MEP systems across a range of construction projects, working closely with Project Engineers, Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to technical coordination, site operations, project planning and engineering delivery while building a strong foundation for long-term progression within project engineering and management.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and coordination of engineering and construction activities
Assist with project programmes, scheduling and resource coordination
Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Support site inspections, technical checks and commissioning activities
Help coordinate subcontractors, materials and project communications
Monitor project progress and escalate issues where necessary
Assist with document control, reporting and record keeping
Support health & safety compliance and quality assurance processes
Attend meetings and assist with progress updates and project coordination

Requirements

Applicants should have:

A relevant engineering or construction qualification, or be working towards one
Some exposure to construction, engineering or building services environments
Basic understanding of engineering principles and technical drawings
Strong organisational and communication skills
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
This is an office/site-based role requiring regular travel within London and the South East. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.
Experience gained through placements, apprenticeships, graduate programmes or early-career roles will also be considered.

Important

Please do not apply if:

You are unable to travel to London and project sites across the South East
You do not have any relevant engineering, construction or MEP-related experience/exposure
This role involves both office and live site environments, so flexibility and professionalism are essential.

Career Development

This position offers structured development and progression opportunities, including:

Ongoing technical and project management training
Mentoring from experienced engineering professionals
Exposure to large-scale construction and MEP projects
Clear progression pathways into:

Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer
Project Manager

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

Motivated to build a long-term career in project engineering
Organised and detail-oriented
Collaborative and professional in approach
Committed to safety, quality and continuous development
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and project exposure.

If you have any questions please dont hesitiate in contacting Harry Severn at ARC