Commercial Project Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a proactive Commercial Project Engineer to support UK and global operations. The role involves project management, sales support, and customer coordination in a hybrid working environment. Candidates should be IT competent and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical commercial sales support or engineering.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently as needed.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with controlling part prices and tooling costs.
• Support preparation of local cost models and quotes.
• Track project timelines and milestones.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer-facing experience

IT competence

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SAP

CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Project Engineer

We are looking for a proactive and organised Commercial Project Engineer to join a technical and commercial team supporting both UK and global operations. This role combines commercial, project management, and customer-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Tasks
• Assist with controlling part prices and tooling costs.
• Support preparation of local cost models and quotes for prototypes and mass production.
• Help maintain customer portals accurately and manage sales-related data.
• Support the sales planning process in line with business requirements.
• Support Global Sales team members with contract reviews and negotiations, ensuring data is prepared and presented professionally.

• Program/Project Management Tasks
• Organise initial kick-off meetings.
• Support project meetings and documentation.
• Track project timelines and milestones.
• Prepare the birth certificate for further release.
• Ensure that customer release drawings are documented correctly.

• Communication & Coordination
• Act as a key point of contact for customers and customer documentation.
• Coordinate regularly with internal departments (e.g., UK plant & Global Sales) to ensure project alignment.
• Regularly engage in on-site customer visits to build relationships and understand technical and commercial needs.
• Participate in off-site customer visits as required.

• Change Management
• Support the initiation and tracking of customer change requests.
• Support customer release and audit activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Positive “can-do” attitude and flexible approach to business and customer needs.
• Experience in a customer-facing role within technical commercial sales support, engineering, program management, or business administration (automotive experience advantageous).
• IT competent; familiarity with SAP, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) or equivalent is highly beneficial.
• Strong communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently as required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK or to other group locations (e.g., Germany).

Additional Information

• Full-time UK-based role (37 hrs/week: Mon-Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:00).
• Hybrid working option available (up to 2 days WFH per week).
• Salary dependent on experience