Project Engineer (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Project Engineer

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001227

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 14/07/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Cumbria, UK.

Talented people are the key to our success.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. Through both major projects and long-term frameworks, we are committed to connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure.

We are currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our growing team, supporting the delivery of one of the UK's most exciting nuclear infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a nationally significant programme while developing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

You will be responsible for delivering assigned project scope through agreed phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring successful completion in line with legislative, regulatory and project requirements. You will play a key role in achieving Perfect Delivery while promoting and supporting our People Promise.

Deliver allocated project scope through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring quality, safety, time, and cost objectives are achieved.

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and construction activities.

Ensure compliance with project standards, industry regulations, and legislative requirements.

Contribute to project planning, reporting, and performance monitoring activities.

Support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across the project.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Analyse technical and project information to identify risks, opportunities, and solutions.

Lead and coordinate resources to ensure efficient project delivery.

Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and collaborative working practices.

Demonstrate visible leadership and accountability, supporting colleagues and contributing to team development.

Support the achievement of customer satisfaction objectives and business performance targets.

Champion safe working practices and uphold Morgan Sindall Infrastructure's values and behaviours.

Working level Subject Matter Expertise within a relevant engineering discipline, preferably MEICA or a related technical field.

Experience managing discipline-specific scope on multidisciplinary construction projects.

Experience contributing to the design, planning and delivery of complex infrastructure or construction projects.

Involvement in procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.

Experience in project planning, reporting, and performance management.

Ideally, experience working within a highly regulated environment, such as nuclear, energy, water, rail, or defence.

Understanding and application of the competencies required within your engineering discipline.

Degree qualified (Level 6 or equivalent on the Regulated Qualifications Framework) in a MEICA engineering discipline or other relevant engineering subject.

Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional institution such as IET, IMechE or CIBSE.

Working towards or already holding Chartered Engineer status would be advantageous.

Relevant technical training and qualifications aligned to your engineering discipline.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess information and develop practical solutions.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences and stakeholders.

The confidence to build effective relationships and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

An initiative-taking mindset, demonstrating personal drive, accountability, and commitment to achieving results.

The ability to remain effective in complex, changing, or high-pressure environments.

Strong planning and organisational skills, including resource management and prioritisation.

Leadership capability with experience motivating, supporting, and developing others.

A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering positive outcomes.

The ability to coach and mentor others, fostering collaborative and high-performing teams.

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.

Flexible and adaptable working

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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