Ade Europe Project Engineer

Bodycote; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Chesterfield is seeking an ADE Europe Project Engineer to lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across UK and Europe. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risks and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Requirements include a degree in engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years in project engineering, strong planning and communication skills, and willingness to travel ~75% of time.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering with 5+ years in project engineering.
• Proven delivery of complex engineering projects on industrial equipment or systems.
• Strong project management: planning, risk, change control, problem solving.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; fluent English; travel ~75%.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex engineering projects across Bodycote ADE sites in the UK and Europe.
• Oversee design, installation, commissioning and production handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage technical risks.
• Ensure projects meet safety, time, budget and quality targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering degree

Project engineering experience

Complex engineering projects

Project planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

About Bodycote

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As ADE Europe Project Engineer, you’ll lead the delivery of complex engineering projects across Bodycote ADE sites in the UK and Europe, from initial specification and design through installation, commissioning and production handover. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage technical risks and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A degree, HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline, with at least 5 years of experience in project engineering.

• Proven experience delivering complex engineering projects involving industrial equipment, machinery, manufacturing systems or infrastructure.

• Strong technical and project management skills, including project planning, risk management, engineering change and problem-solving.

• The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.

• Excellent command of English and willingness to travel extensively, approximately 75% of working time.

Desirable:

• Experience in safety-critical or regulated industries, such as aerospace, defence, nuclear, automotive or energy.

• Knowledge of control systems, automation and electrical engineering.

• Familiarity with engineering risk-management techniques such as FMEA, HAZOP and functional safety.

• A project management qualification or experience with recognised project management methodologies.

• Additional language skills, particularly French or German.

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation.

• Exposure to international engineering projects and change initiatives across the UK and Europe.

• The opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging and safety-critical industrial projects.

• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement matter.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on engineering standards, project delivery and operational performance.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Chesterfield, with hybrid expectations. Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.