Construction Engineer

About Technip Energies

Technip Energies is a leading engineering and technology company delivering innovative energy solutions and large-scale industrial projects worldwide. As part of our involvement in the Net Zero Teesside Power project, one of the UK's most significant decarbonisation initiatives, we are seeking a motivated and ambitious Construction Engineer to join our site delivery team.

This position could suit an experienced engineer or an early-career engineer who is looking to develop practical construction experience on a major EPC project and gain exposure to multidiscipline construction activities within a large-scale power and energy infrastructure environment.

Role Overview

The Construction Engineer will support the Construction Management team in the planning, coordination, and execution of construction activities across the project. Working alongside experienced construction professionals, the successful candidate will gain hands-on exposure to civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and commissioning activities.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a junior engineer to develop technical knowledge, project delivery expertise, and site construction experience whilst contributing to a landmark UK energy transition project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Construction Managers and Supervisors in the coordination of daily construction activities.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and report on performance and productivity.
• Assist with reviewing construction drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Participate in site inspections and field walks to verify works are completed safely and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Support the monitoring and management of subcontractor activities.
• Assist in identifying construction constraints and contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality and HSE teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Prepare progress reports, construction work packs and daily site records.
• Support the management of technical queries and field change requests.
• Participate in constructability reviews and lessons learned exercises.
• Ensure compliance with project safety procedures and promote a positive safety culture.
• Attend coordination meetings and contribute to multidisciplinary project discussions.

Key Learning Opportunities

The successful candidate will gain experience in:

• Large-scale EPC project delivery.
• Power generation and carbon capture infrastructure.
• Construction planning and field execution.
• Contractor and subcontractor management.
• Site safety and construction quality processes.
• Engineering-to-construction interfaces.
• Project controls and reporting.
• Multidiscipline construction coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree or HNC/HND in:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Or a related engineering discipline
• Some relevant engineering or construction experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a construction environment.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to site.

Desirable

• Previous industrial placement, internship or graduate programme experience.
• Knowledge of major construction projects within energy, power, oil & gas, infrastructure or process industries.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and engineering documentation.
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and construction health & safety practices.
• Experience using project management or planning software.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a proactive and positive attitude.
• Is eager to learn from experienced construction professionals.
• Enjoys solving practical engineering challenges.
• Communicates confidently with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders.
• Shows strong attention to detail.
• Can adapt to a fast-paced project environment.
• Is committed to achieving high standards of safety and quality.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship net-zero infrastructure projects.
• Mentoring and development from experienced construction and project delivery professionals.
• Exposure to all phases of major EPC project execution.
• Structured career development opportunities within Technip Eneries.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Why Join Net Zero Teesside Power?

Net Zero Teesside Power represents one of the UK's most significant energy transition projects, combining gas-fired power generation with carbon capture technology to help decarbonise industrial emissions in the Teesside region. This role provides an outstanding foundation for an engineer seeking to build a career in major projects, construction management and the future low-carbon energy sector.

At Technip Energies, we prioritize internal applications and provide timely feedback to internal applicants. Our Recruiting Team screens and matches your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with a reasonable timeframe. You can check your application progress directly in PeopleConnect Recruiting.

Together, let’s be part of the solution!