Project Engineer - Cambridge
The Project Engineer is a practical role to reach Cambridge City Council’s Net Zero goal and prepare us for Local Government Reform. This role can be an apprenticeship role where you can study a Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) at London South Bank University or apply as a knowledgeable and qualified building services professional.
You will focus on delivering and managing funded and unfunded projects, improving building performance, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the Council's Net Zero ambitions through effective project management and technical engineering expertise.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about reducing carbon emissions and improving building performance.
- Comfortable working independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
- Familiar with public sector working.
- A confident communicator who can engage with consultants, contractors, building users, senior officers and members of the public.
- Practical, analytical and solutions-focused,



able to identify opportunities for improvement and turn them into successful projects.
- Produce drawings and record information using AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Willing and able to undertake building surveys, site visits and occasional public engagement activities outside normal office hours when required.

Why join us?
As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits , including:
- Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- Agile and Versátil working options
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays

📌 Project Engineer (Sando)
🏢 Cambridge City Council
📍 Sando