Contracts / Project Engineer (Construction / Civils / Building Services)
Day Shift
Circa £55,000+ per annum + Bonus + Enhanced Benefits
Location: Exeter
We welcome interest from candidates with backgrounds in Contract Management, Project Engineering or Building Services, with strong experience in project delivery and contractor management.
Are you an engineer or project professional looking to play a key role in developing a new industrial facility from the ground up?
This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the redevelopment of a newly acquired industrial site, helping take it from early-stage design through to a fully operational production facility.
Working closely with architects, principal contractors and other key stakeholders, you'll sit at the centre of the project, acting as the site's representative, coordinating delivery, reviewing designs and ensuring the development is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with requirements.
Backed by a multi-billion-pound global organisation, this is a secure, well-invested environment with long-term progression into a ongoing role once the project phase is complete.
What You'll Be Doing
Supporting the redevelopment of a newly acquired industrial site into a production facility
Coordinating with architects, principal contractors and external design teams across civil, mechanical and electrical works
Reviewing drawings and layouts, ensuring designs meet site requirements and practical constraints
Managing and coordinating contractors on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to spec
Acting as the key link between engineering, contractors and wider project stakeholders
Reviewing RAMS and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and site safety standards
Supporting planning and building regulation processes alongside external partners
Supporting the integration of utilities including electrical infrastructure, gas and HVAC systems
Overseeing delivery of works to time, cost and quality expectations
Supporting the installation and integration of plant, equipment and infrastructure
Supporting the transition from project phase into a fully operational manufacturing site
What's In It for You?
Opportunity to be involved in building and developing a new production facility from the ground up
Long-term progression into a site services / facilities engineering role
Job security within a global engineering business with strong investment and growth plans
Exposure to large-scale capital projects, site development and stakeholder management
Competitive salary, bonus and enhanced benefits package including private health cover, life assurance and enhanced annual leave
Stable day-based role with strong work-life balance
What We're Looking For
Background in one of the following:
Contracts Engineer / Contracts Manager
Project Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical or Civils)
Building Services or Facilities Engineer with strong project exposure
Experience managing contractors and working alongside principal contractors, architects or design teams
Experience working on building, refurbishment or site development projects
Understanding of building services including electrical systems, HVAC, gas or utilities
Ability to read, interpret and review engineering / building drawings
Familiarity with CAD drawings (AutoCAD or similar), ideally with experience reviewing or making minor amendments
Knowledge of safe systems of work including RAMS, CDM and permits
Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams
A practical, hands-on mindset with the confidence to work autonomously
Desirable
Experience within industrial or manufacturing environments
Exposure to planning and building regulations processes
Familiarity with structured project lifecycles such as RIBA stages
Are You Up for the Challenge?
This is a rare opportunity to join a business at a key stage of growth, where you can directly influence the development of a new site and play a long-term role in its success.
If you're looking for something different from a standard maintenance role and want to be part of a major project with long-term progression, we'd like to hear from you.
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