Project Engineer

Job Description:

This business has enjoyed fantastic growth in recent years. They provide niche solutions to their client base across the world and make looking after their staff a priority.

As demand for their solutions are increasing, they require a Project Engineer to work within their fast-paced team. 

Project Engineer, Package, Hours and Benefits

• £38,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience
• Progression into a Project Manager role
• 8:30am - 5pm (flexibility can be given), with an earlier finish on Friday’s 
• 33 days holiday – including bank holidays
• Health Cash plan
• Company laptop and mobile phone

Commutable From: Leicester, Hinckley, Loughborough, Nuneaton, Melton Mowbray, Kettering, Corby, Rugby, Northampton, Coventry

Role Overview

This is an excellent development opportunity for someone aiming to progress into a Project Manager role. 

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of smaller-scale, lower-risk projects with shorter timelines, working within defined authority limits and receiving guidance from management. 

Essential Experience, Skills & Attributes

• The Project Engineer will have previous projects experience or delivery support roles within capital equipment or engineered industrial environments, handling multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation, including 2D AutoCAD and 3D models, while liaising effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to coordinating resources, suppliers, and subcontractors, with developing commercial awareness including support for budgeting, cost control, and variation management.
• Understanding of project risk management principles, with an awareness of health and safety requirements in engineering or construction settings.
• Strong organisational, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Mechanical engineering qualification, HNC, HND or Degree.  
• Full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel to UK and occasional overseas sites.

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities – but not limited to

• Take ownership of assigned projects from sales handover through to completion and close-out, acting as a primary customer contact and escalating to the Project Manager or Project Director when required.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate project activities including programmes, resources, suppliers, subcontractors, and site work within defined authority limits.
• Work closely with internal teams—design/drawing engineers, commissioning engineers, logistics and H&S—to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Review technical information and sales concepts with the sales team and Project Manager to confirm project scope, assumptions, and equipment selection before execution.
• Coordinate preparation, review, and approval of layout drawings, fabrication documentation, and technical deliverables.
• Support installation and commissioning planning, including site readiness, access, and coordination with customer representatives, while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Assist with project close-out, including completion documentation, customer acceptance, lessons learned, and contributing to continuous improvement of project processes.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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