Mechanical Project Engineer

Flexicruit Limited; Chatham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to assist the Director in delivering machinery projects in the South East. Ideal for those who enjoy responsibility and project delivery with opportunities for growth. The role includes site surveys, producing costings, and coordinating project delivery. Candidates should have strong mechanical understanding and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and company vehicle included.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Training provided

Direct mentorship from the Director

Qualifications

• Project Engineer or Contract Manager with mechanical bias.
• Mechanically biased engineer looking to step into project delivery.
• Installation Engineer or Maintenance Engineer seeking progression.
• Experience with industrial machinery or factory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to survey machinery and assess project requirements.
• Produce quotations and technical documentation.
• Work with the Operations Manager to plan labour and resources.
• Present quotations and negotiate as needed.
• Visit sites to monitor progress and manage variations.
• Coordinate delivery of each project.
• Support the Director as the business grows.

Skills

Strong mechanical understanding

Clear communication and customer confidence

Good organisational skills

Practical problem-solving ability

Competent with Word and Excel

Full UK driving licence

Willing to travel across the South East

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

£35,000 £45,000 + Vehicle / Allowance
Kent / South East - Field Based
Permanent Full Time

A growing engineering company in the Medway area is looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to support the Director in delivering machinery installation, removal and relocation projects across the South East.

This is a rare chance to step into a role with serious long‑term progression. The Director wants a genuine right‑hand person who can grow with the company with planned acquisitions and expansion already in motion.

If you're mechanically minded, enjoy being out on the road, and want more responsibility than a standard engineering role offers, this could be the perfect next move.

The Role at a Glance

• Attend customer sites to survey machinery and assess project requirements

• Produce quotations, costings, project programmes and technical documentation (RAMS, lift plans)

• Work with the Operations Manager to plan labour, equipment and resources

• Present quotations and negotiate where required all enquiries are inbound

• Visit live sites to monitor progress, support the team and manage variations

• Coordinate safe and efficient delivery of each project

• Act as a key support to the Director as the business grows

What Were Looking For

This role suits someone mechanically minded, confident with customers, and comfortable working both in the office and on the road.

Suitable backgrounds include:

• Project Engineer or Contract Manager (mechanical bias)

• Mechanically biased engineer looking to step into project delivery

• Installation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or Foreman seeking progression

• Anyone experienced with industrial machinery, plant or factory equipment

Essential skills:

• Strong mechanical understanding

• Clear communication and customer confidence

• Good organisational skills and practical problem‑solving ability

• Competent with Word, Excel and general IT

• Full UK driving licence

• Willing to travel across the South East

Desirable (or trainable):

• Appointed Person (lifting operations)

• 2D CAD for lift planning

• Experience writing RAMS or method statements

Why This Role Is Worth Your Attention

• Over 200 inbound enquiries in the last 12 months no outbound sales or BD

• Direct access to and mentorship from the Director

• Clear progression path the Director is seeking a long‑term right‑hand person

• Expansion planned, including upcoming acquisitions

• Training provided (AP, CAD, lifting, H&S)

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Supportive, close‑knit team with no micromanagement

Interested?

Apply today and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.