Project Engineer
Advertised by Precision People
- Location
- LE4
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Engineering
- Posted
- 6 November 2026
Job description
Project EngineerLeicester
Day Shifts - Monday to Friday
Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE) + Benefits
Are you an experienced Project Engineer with a background in the lift industry? Do you enjoy coordinating technical projects, working closely with engineering teams and seeing projects through from design to delivery? If so, read on...
My client is a well-established, family-owned engineering business with a strong reputation within the lift industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Lift Project Engineer to join their Leicester-based technical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing lift industry knowledge who is looking to move into a predominantly office-based role, coordinating projects from initial survey and design through to manufacture and delivery.
The Role - Lift Project Engineer
- Managing and coordinating lift projects from order confirmation through to manufacture and delivery.
- Working closely with the Drawing Office Manager and Design Engineers to ensure project drawings and specifications meet requirements.
- Reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, including general arrangement (GA) drawings.
- Coordinating material requirements, production schedules and delivery arrangements.
- Liaising with internal engineering, manufacturing and technical teams to ensure projects run smoothly.
- Acting as the main point of contact for customers, providing updates on project progress.
- Supporting customer handovers and resolving any project-related queries following delivery.
- Identifying potential technical issues and ensuring projects meet quality and industry standards.
- Occasional site visits where required, with the majority of the role based in the Leicester office.
- Day shifts, Monday to Friday.
- Previous experience working within the lift industry is essential.
- Experience coordinating or managing lift engineering projects.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and general arrangements.
- Understanding of lift equipment, technical specifications and engineering processes.
- Experience with technical project delivery, design coordination, resource planning or site liaison.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Confident communicating with customers, engineers and internal departments.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK driving licence preferred for occasional site visits.
The Package - Lift Project Engineer
- Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Predominantly office-based role in Leicester.
- Monday to Friday, day shifts.
- Company pool car available for occasional site visits.
- Supportive, family-owned engineering business.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression.
- Pension.
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, our team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, we have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding our candidates' expectations.
Interested?
To apply for the Lift Project Engineer position, here are your two options:
- "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Shanice Ayres on (phone number removed) between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
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Reference 225811166
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