Process Systems Project Engineer — Design to Commissioning

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare Plan

Bonus & Career Development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through installation and commissioning in Somerset.

The role blends technical design knowledge with project management responsibilities, supporting customers across manufacturing, water and process industries. You will work on diverse industrial projects, coordinating internal teams and external contractors, while ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or similar.
• Experience delivering engineering projects involving industrial plant, process equipment or mechanical systems.
• Good technical understanding of pumps, valves, pipework, fluid handling systems and associated controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and P&IDs.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Understanding of project budgets, scheduling, procurement and contractor management.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to make engineering decisions.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering projects from initial scope and design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Working with customers to establish technical requirements, specifications and project deliverables.
• Developing and coordinating engineering designs, drawings, specifications and bills of materials.
• Working with process equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, filtration systems, dosing equipment and associated controls.
• Reviewing technical drawings, process schematics and P&IDs.
• Preparing project schedules, budgets, resource plans and installation programmes.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, workshop personnel, contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs, progress and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Providing technical support throughout manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Managing design changes, resolving technical challenges and maintaining communication with customers.
• Ensuring projects meet relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Supporting final commissioning, documentation and customer handover.

Skills

Pumps & valves

Pipework

Fluid handling systems

Controls

AutoCAD

P&IDs

Education

Mechanical/Process Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through installation and commissioning in Somerset.

The role blends technical design knowledge with project management responsibilities, supporting customers across manufacturing, water and process industries. You will work on diverse industrial projects, coordinating internal teams and external contractors, while ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.