Project Design Engineer

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer in Manchester to manage the technical delivery of firefighting system projects. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and over 3 years experience in fire protection or industrial equipment. Responsibilities include creating design documentation and tracking project deliverables. The role is on-site with occasional travel involved, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial equipment or fire protection/suppression engineering.
• Experience in creating 3D models of equipment.
• Understanding of NFPA and UL/FM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical delivery of projects from concept to handover.
• Create and maintain design documentation including P&IDs and specifications.
• Plan and track project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Proficient in CAD

Project management skills

Clear communicator

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Manchester (on-site with occasional travel)

Department: Projects & Engineering • Reports to: Engineering Manager

Package: Competitive salary + benefits • Permanent • No visa sponsorship available

About the business

I'm delighted to be supporting a long-standing, returning client - a UK designer-manufacturer of industrial firefighting equipment and integrated suppression systems used across oil & gas, chemical, marine and heavy manufacturing. They're known for robust engineering, uncompromising safety standards and a supportive culture where people stay and grow.

The role

You'll manage the technical delivery of firefighting/suppression system projects from concept to handover, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for water-based and foam deluge systems and packaged skids.
• Create 3D models of equipment and skid packages (Inventor or similar).
• Produce and maintain P&IDs, specifications, BoMs, manuals and procedures.
• Run risk assessments; ensure designs meet NFPA and UL/FM requirements.
• Plan and track timelines, budgets and deliverables with internal teams and suppliers.
• Support installation, commissioning, site visits and troubleshooting.
• Keep project records accurate for internal and regulatory review; drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering (or related).
• 3+ years in industrial equipment or fire protection/suppression engineering.
• Proficient in CAD (Inventor preferred; AutoCAD beneficial) and analysis tools.
• Clear communicator with solid project management skills; occasional travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Hydraulic modelling (e.g. PipeFlow, SprinkCAD).
• Awareness of hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx).
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and suppression technologies.

Right to work

You must have full UK work rights - no sponsorship available.

How to apply

Send your CV to Steph at White Label