Insitu Graduate Project Engineer

Reekie Machining (David Reekie and Sons Ltd); Renfrew; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run engineering firm as a Graduate Project Engineer, where you'll take ownership of insitu machining projects from concept to completion. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, supporting clients and delivering bespoke engineering solutions. You'll gain valuable skills and be part of a supportive team focused on real engineering challenges.

Benefits

Ongoing Learning & Development

Enhanced rates for onsite work

25 days annual holidays

8 days public holiday

Sick pay - up to 12 weeks full pay

Company pension scheme

Staff uniform

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence using CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Create bespoke machining solutions using CAD.
• Act as the main point of contact for customers.
• Monitor job progress and ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Kick-start your engineering career with real responsibility, real impact, and real support!

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate ready to take your skills beyond the classroom?

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, project-driven environment where you'll take ownership of insitu machining projects from concept to completion. You'll be delivering reactive, bespoke engineering solutions to time-critical challenges-working hands-on, under pressure, and with full visibility of the project lifecycle.

From the initial enquiry to final invoicing, you'll play a key role in shaping engineering outcomes that matter.

The Role

As a Graduate Project Engineer, you'll be at the heart of operations-liaising with clients, designing solutions, supporting onsite jobs, and ensuring every detail is right. No two days are the same, and the reactive nature of the work means you'll need to be adaptable, decisive, and a strong communicator.

You'll be supported and guided from day one, but also trusted to take the lead as your confidence grows.

Key Responsibilities as an Insitu Graduate Project Engineer:

• Create bespoke machining solutions using CAD (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks)
• Generate drawings, work orders, and tooling specs for non-standard jobs
• Estimate project timeframes and costs, ensuring alignment with pricing structures
• Plan and coordinate time-sensitive projects with technical and commercial oversight
• Act as the main point of contact for customers-building rapport and trust
• Join project teams onsite to support and deliver machining operations
• Monitor job progress, adjust plans, and ensure smooth delivery
• Conduct site visits for quoting or project support (some travel and overnight stays required)
• Contribute to the development of new tools and processes
• Support continuous improvement and your own professional learning

What You'll Need:

Essential:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Sound knowledge of mechanical systems and principles
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and a methodical approach
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• Confidence using CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Comfortable juggling competing priorities in fast-moving environments
• Team-oriented, but able to work independently
• A UK driving licence for site-based work

Desirable:

• Knowledge of machining methods (especially insitu techniques)
• Experience in client-facing or sales-focused technical environments

This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on engineering work, and is passionate about problem-solving and customer satisfaction.

Working Hours: Normal working week is 38hrs Monday-Friday, although there will be additional hours required as dictated by workload and projects.

Why Join Us?

Reekie Machining offers a work culture built on trust, ownership, and real engineering challenges-not bureaucracy or repetition. As part of a family-run team, you'll gain a breadth of experience that's hard to find in large corporations.

Benefits:

• Ongoing Learning & Development -including support for IMECHE
• Enhanced rates, if supporting machining job on site
• Holiday entitlement, 25 days annual holidays and 8 days public holiday each holiday year
• One additional day annual holiday for every 10 years' service completed
• Sick pay - up to 12 weeks full pay
• Enter the company pension scheme immediately
• Company pension scheme, offering 4.2% company contribution
• Staff uniform

How to Apply

Please send your CV with a covering letter to the email provided & we will be in direct contact.

Time Frame:

• Closing date: Friday 13th June 25
• 1st Interviews: Thursday 19th/Friday 20th June 25
• Start Date: Flexible