Junior Project Engineer

Salary: Up to £35K DOE

Location: Based at Head Office nr Taunton, field work across the southwest

Contract: Full time (45 hours per week)

As part of our continued growth, we have a vacancy for a Junior Project Engineer to join our growing team based from our head office base in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in groundworks or civil engineering who is ready to take ownership of projects from survey to completion.

The purpose of the role is to oversee the delivery of wastewater and drainage projects from initial site surveys through to handover. You’ll be responsible for developing practical, cost-effective solutions, coordinating resources, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You’ll also support the preparation of bids and technical documentation, and play a key role in maintaining compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.

Conduct site surveys using appropriate equipment (e.g. laser levels, CCTV cameras)

Prepare site plans, technical reports, and audits independently

Develop and deliver cost-effective engineering solutions

Plan and manage procurement of materials and plant at best value

Create bills of materials and resource plans for each project

Coordinate statutory permissions (e.g. TTRO, Building Control, Flood Risk Consents)

Prepare Construction Phase Plans, RAMS, and safety files

Support project close-down including quality checks, site clearance, and client handover

Assist with bid preparation, contract administration, and variation tracking

Maintain accurate project records including photographic and completion documentation

Background in civil engineering, groundworks, drainage, or construction

Technically minded with strong problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel

Physically able and confident working on active construction sites

Full UK driving licence (ability to drive tipper/trailer vehicles preferred)

Experience with plant operations and safe excavation to depths of 3–5m

Knowledge of shoring techniques and construction contracts (desirable)

SSSTS/SMSTS qualification (or working towards) is a bonus

This role offers a clear pathway for progression. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle and develop the skills to grow into more senior engineering or project management roles within the business.

If you’re a practical problem-solver with a passion for delivering quality work and want to be part of a growing, values-led business — we’d love to hear from you

Elite Staffing Solutions are acting as an Employment Agency on this vacancy

Salary: Up to £35k | ID:2727

If you meet the above criteria are interested in this finding out about the full scope of this role please contact our recruitment partner for an informal chat or to apply today.