Project Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive solar plant security company is seeking a Project Engineer for a field-based role throughout the UK. The position offers a negotiable salary and demands hands-on expertise in electrical work, including outdoor activities in various conditions. Essential qualifications include a CSCS or ECS card and a full UK Driving Licence. The company provides benefits such as a pension, flexible working hours, and health care schemes. Ideal for engineers looking to own their projects and develop their skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible working

Discretionary company bonus

Company vehicle

Daily allowances for being away

Health Care Cashback Scheme

23 days' annual leave

Qualifications

• CSCS or ECS card is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Proven experience working outdoors on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Carrying out groundworks including small excavations.
• Fault-finding and resolving issues on site.

Skills

Electrical diagram understanding

Experience with groundworks

Ability to work outdoors

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification

Tools

Electrical tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Astute's Renewables team exclusively retained with a progressive solar plant security business. Together, we're looking to recruit a Project Engineer to join the specialist renewable energy team. Whilst the office is in Northampton, this role will primarily be field based throughout the UK.

The Project Engineer role offers a negotiable salary depending on experience along with the opportunity to work in a collaborative, values‑led environment focused on innovation, growth, and development.

If you're a hands‑on engineer looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your skills, and grow your career, this is an exciting opportunity. You'll join an innovative company in the renewables sector that values personal development, offers training opportunities, and supports ambitious engineers to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role

• Working outdoors in all weather conditions (work is rarely cancelled due to weather)
• Carrying out groundworks, including small excavations and pole installations
• Mounting electrical boxes and dry‑fitting electrical components
• Performing electrical wiring, splicing, and working with Cat 6 / Cat 7 cabling
• Installing and commissioning camera systems, optical/infra‑red cameras, and access control pads
• Conducting walk testing and commissioning alongside technical engineers
• Fault‑finding and resolving issues on site
• Undertaking other duties as required to support site operations

Professional qualifications

• CSCS or ECS card is essential
• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualification and Gold Card would be an advantage
• Full UK Driving Licence essential with additional heavy machinery licences being a plus
• Must have proven experience working outdoors on construction sites or similar

Personal skills

• Is willing to work in all weather conditions
• Understands electrical diagrams, groundworks and civils drawings
• Has had exposure to groundworks previously
• Is willing to work a highly mobile role - travelling across the whole of the UK

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Pension
• Flexible working
• Discretionary company bonus
• Company vehicle, fuel card and a mobile phone as well as all the tools to get the job done
• Accommodation and daily allowances for being away
• Westfield Health Care Cashback Scheme (dental, optical, physio & more).
• 23 days' annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (rising with service)

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.