Project Engineer

Mercury Hampton; Wigan; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial engineering group is seeking a Project Engineer to manage complex engineering projects from tender to delivery. The role involves liaising with clients, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000 plus a car allowance, this position provides opportunities for career progression and involvement in high-profile projects.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Death in service (3x salary)

Critical illness cover

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering or construction project delivery.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage tendering activities and quotations.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare technical project documentation.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisational Abilities

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Project Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD (2D & 3D)

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Based in Wigan, with UK-wide and international travel
Salary: £50,000 per annum plus car allowance (£5,500)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company
Our client is a leading privately-owned industrial engineering group with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. The business delivers specialist services across sectors such as machinery installation and relocation, mechanical engineering, heavy lifting, and wind turbine construction. With multiple offices in the UK and internationally, they are committed to sustainable growth and excellence in service delivery.

The Role
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Project Engineer to join the Projects Department at the company’s headquarters. You will be responsible for supporting the full lifecycle of complex engineering projects, from tender through to successful delivery, across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and more.

This role involves preparing tenders, managing project documentation, liaising with clients and stakeholders, coordinating internal and external resources, and ensuring that all work complies with relevant regulations and standards. Travel across the UK and occasionally abroad will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage tendering activities and quotations.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare technical project documentation (schedules, lift plans, RAMS).
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Source equipment and subcontractors when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and project tracking using internal systems.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Represent the business in client meetings and site visits.

Requirements

• Experience in industrial engineering or construction project delivery.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD (2D & 3D).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.
• Technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and lifting operations.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail-focused approach.

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification.
• Appointed Person qualification for lifting operations.

What’s on Offer

• Annual salary of £50,000 + £5,500 car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Death in service (3x salary)
• Critical illness cover
• Opportunities for career progression and involvement in high-profile projects

If you are an experienced Project Engineer looking for a challenging role in a supportive and growth-oriented environment, I’d love to hear from you.