Mechanical Project Engineer - North West

Rise Technical Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for a prestigious role overseeing £3 million projects in the food industry. The ideal candidate should have prior project management experience and a mechanical qualification such as a degree or HND. This role offers high autonomy with a focus on work-life balance, making it perfect for someone looking to elevate their career while managing client relationships and ensuring project success.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Bonus

Car allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience managing all aspects of project execution.
• Experience with process pipework is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects worth £3 million from cradle to grave.
• Issue and follow up project schedules.
• Handle budget control and cost-to-completion forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Customer Liaison

Quality Control

Education

Mechanical qualification (degree or HND)

Job description

Mechanical Project Engineer

North West - Ideally based in Manchester, Liverpool, Wrexham and surrounding areas

£50,000-£75,000 + Progression + Bonus + Pension + Car Allowance + Weekdays (Monday to Friday)

Excellent opportunity for someone to join an industry leading company, working on specialist projects alongside blue‑chip companies.

On offer is a prestigious role where you will be overseeing projects worth £3 million from cradle to grave, with great work‑life balance and progression opportunities.

Due to ongoing success and expansion, this company is now looking for a new valuable addition to their team. With high autonomy and earning potential, this role would be well suited for a Mechanical Project Engineer looking to elevate their career.

In this role you will manage all aspects of project execution from cradle to grave, issuing and following up project schedules, handling budget control, as well as cost‑to‑completion forecasts. You will also be customer‑facing, monitoring supplies and managing labour.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with project management. Experience with process pipework within food or pharmaceutical industries is advantageous. This role also requires a relevant Mechanical qualification, for example a degree or HND.

The role

• Mechanical Project Engineer within the Food Industry
• Scheduling, Budget control, Forecasting, Customer Liaison, Quality Control
• Site based
• Monday to Friday, 8am‑4pm

The Person

• Experienced Project Engineer
• Process Pipework experience
• Background in food or transferable industries
• Mechanical qualification (degree or HND)

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Eve Terry at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.