Project Engineer

Matchtech

We are working with a leading consultancy to recruit a Project Engineer/Design Manager with a strong Electrical design background, ideally with exposure to renewable energy projects such as solar PV, to support a major programme of works at a major UK airport.
This role will form part of a wider infrastructure and terminal expansion programme, delivering a range of projects within a live, operational environment. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across multiple concurrent schemes.

Key Responsibilities

Your core duties will include:

• Leading and supporting the design and technical delivery of electrical-focused infrastructure projects
• Defining project scope, requirements and design briefs, ensuring alignment with programme and business objectives
• Providing technical assurance on electrical design outputs, ensuring compliance with standards and operational requirements
• Coordinating external consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions
• Supporting delivery of electrical and energy-related systems, including renewable technologies such as solar PV (where applicable)
• Driving safe, efficient and cost-effective design outcomes, considering operational constraints and sustainability goals
• Supporting design integration and change control throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure construction aligns with design intent, quality and programme requirements
• Facilitating design reviews, approvals and governance processes
• Supporting stakeholder engagement across engineering, operational and commercial teams
• Contributing to testing, commissioning and handover, ensuring systems are fully operational and compliant
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, CDM 2015 and relevant technical standards
• Supporting the application of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts in project delivery

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Electrical Design Engineer
• Strong background in electrical engineering and design, ideally within infrastructure or construction
• Experience working on renewable energy projects, such as solar PV (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of design processes and project lifecycle (RIBA or equivalent)
• Experience working in operational or complex environments
• Ability to develop design briefs and define project requirements
• Excellent communication and coordination skills

Desirable Experience

• Experience in design management or design coordination roles
• Knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction compliance requirements
• Chartered status or working towards (IET or equivalent)
• Experience in large infrastructure or complex asset environments (aviation experience not required)

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Building Services Engineering
  • Or a related discipline

Key Attributes

• Proactive and solutions-driven approach
• Interest in sustainable and energy-efficient design solutions
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, live operational environment
• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to contribute to major infrastructure and sustainability-focused projects
• Long-term contract with a leading consultancy
• Exposure to renewable and energy-efficient engineering initiatives
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
• Work within a high-profile, complex operational environment