Project Engineer

Novax Recruitment Group

The Role

Overview

Project Engineer managing heavy civil designs, submittals, site inspections, and cost control.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost reporting
  • data interpretation
  • submittal management
  • construction design
  • site monitoring

Tasks

-Generate job cost reports, track claims -Interpret survey, maps, blueprints, and topographic data -Review, coordinate, submit, and track project submittals -Prepare construction designs: form/pour, pickup plans, utility layout -Monitor site progress, verify compliance, manage costs

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • 5+ years
  • osha
  • qa/qc
  • microsoft office
  • problem solving

What You Bring

We seek a Project Engineer with 5+ years in heavy civil (bridges, deep foundations, highways, water treatment, industrial) to handle form/pour drawings, layout, submittals, site inspections, cost control, and coordination with field teams. -Knowledge of OSHA, QA/QC, and construction best practices -Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (or related) -Valid driver’s license & ability to travel locally (1-2 hours) -Strong planning, problem solving, and coordination skills -Microsoft Office proficiency -5+ years in heavy civil project engineering

Benefits

-Company vehicle (for qualifying candidates) -Competitive salary + bonus program -Paid time off & biannual raises -Career advancement & possible ownership opportunities -401(k) with match -Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

The Company

About Novax Recruitment Group

-Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Manchester, the company grew rapidly to support recruitment across multiple global locations including the UK and US. -It delivers high‑value, bespoke hiring solutions in complex sectors like energy, manufacturing, construction and public infrastructure. -Led by ex‑industry professionals, they bridge technical skills gaps by placing candidates in both permanent and contract roles. -Typical projects include placements in automotive, aerospace, steelwork, data centres, housing development, and public sector programmes. -Operating from Manchester, Sunnyvale, New York and Austin, they serve clients from pre‑construction planning to delivery across civil, utilities, tech and finance.

Sector Specialisms

Public Sector

Manufacturing

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure

Construction

Automotive

Aerospace

FMCG

Precision Engineering

Electronic / Software

Medical

Defence

General Manufacturing

Steelwork

Engineering

Social Work

Housing

Trades

Business Support

Finance

HR

Mining

Metals

Technical