Mechanical Project Engineer

Detail 2 Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in East Midlands is hiring a Mechanical Project Engineer. The role involves managing projects, client liaising, and technical oversight in mechanical design, particularly in ventilation and extraction systems. Candidates must have a strong technical background and a full UK driving license. This position offers hybrid work, a new company car, and the chance to grow within a collaborative team. Salary ranges from GBP45,000 to GBP50,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

New company car

Uncapped commission

Flexible working

Various perks and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project engineering or mechanical design, ideally in ventilation or extraction systems.
• Strong technical knowledge in design and specification of systems.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects end-to-end, including site visits and installations.
• Work with the Project Coordinator to plan projects and manage timelines.
• Liaise with clients for clear communication and project delivery.
• Support the team and learn internal processes through shadowing.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Mechanical design

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Proactivity

Tools

AutoCAD

3D software

Job description

bMechanical Project Engineer – Leicester – Hybrid – Paying up to GBP50,000 depending on experience + Car + Bonusb

Due to rapid growth, we are working with a well–established engineering business based in Northamptonshire on their hunt for a Project Engineer! The company specialises in mechanical and ventilation projects across a variety of industries. They have a fantastic reputation and a close–knit, collaborative culture where teamwork, initiative, and hands–on involvement are highly valued.

bThis role is hybrid but would require once a week in the office in Northamptonshire.b

The successful candidate must have a full, clean driving licence.

bMechanical Project Engineer – The Detailsb

• Paying between GBP45,000 and GBP50,000 depending on experience
• Brand new company car
• Uncapped commission
• Various perks and benefits
• Flexible working

bMechanical Project Engineer – Responsibilities & Requirementsb

• Manage projects end–to–end: enquiry handling, site visits, specification, design, quoting, scheduling, installation, and customer handover
• Work with the Project Coordinator to plan projects, create Gantt charts, and manage resources and timelines.
• Liaise with clients, ensuring clear communication and smooth project delivery.
• Support the team where needed, with shadowing at the start to learn internal processes.
• Take ownership of your projects, maintaining oversight from start to finish.
• Travel to client sites within 1 hour of Northampton (national projects may arise).
• Proven experience in project engineering or mechanical design, ideally within ventilation, dust, or fume extraction systems.
• Strong technical knowledge, including design and specification of systems; AutoCAD/3D software experience is a plus
• Highly proactive, confident in following up on opportunities and closing deals.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast–paced environment
• Full UK driving license.
• Personality and attitude are key: collaborative, hands–on, and able to fit into a close–knit, high–performing team.