Project Engineer

Project Engineer Contract Length: 9 month minimum Rate: £70 per hour Outside IR35 Location: Milton Keynes - minimum 3 days per week on site RESPONSIBILITIES Support delivery of large-scale ground-mounted solar projects…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £68 – £72/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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Project Engineer

Contract Length: 9 month minimum
Rate: £70 per hour Outside IR35
Location: Milton Keynes - minimum 3 days per week on site

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support delivery of large-scale ground-mounted solar projects through construction and completion
Coordinate day-to-day site activities and project requirements
Liaise with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers
Review drawings, specifications and project documentation
Carry out setting out, surveying and site measurements
Complete site inspections and quality checks
Track progress against the project programme
Identify and report issues, delays and technical queries
Maintain project records and documentation
Ensure works meet project specifications, quality and H&S requirements
Support the Project Manager with project delivery and site coordination

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Experience as a Project Engineer, Site Engineer or similar
Experience working on ground-mounted solar farms or large-scale renewable projects
Good understanding of construction and site delivery
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Experience with setting out and surveying
Comfortable working with CAD and technical documentation
Good communication and organisational skills
Able to work on site in Milton Keynes at least 3 days per week

DESIRABLE

Experience on large-scale solar projects, ideally 30MW+
Renewable energy or electrical infrastructure experience
SMSTS, SSSTS, IOSH or similar H&S qualification
Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
Experience supporting projects through construction to completion

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