Project Engineer

FiberNet; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of engineering solutions in Banbury is seeking a Project Engineer to manage complex engineering projects. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or Design preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Project Management processes (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from design to commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and schedules.
• Oversee Health & Safety compliance.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients throughout the projects.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or Design)

Job description

Location: Banbury, UK

Department: Projects

Reporting to: Department Manager – Projects

Travel: Regular UK travel, occasional European travel

About Us

Our client is a global leader in providing bespoke capital equipment solutions to industrial laundry operations. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tailored systems with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer to take full ownership of complex engineering projects from order through to commissioning and handover. This is a customer-facing role that involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across departments to ensure successful, safe, and timely project delivery within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through design, procurement, manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Plan and chair key meetings (e.g., handovers, customer meetings), including follow-up actions and documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation and schedules.
• Oversee technical design processes and support safety and quality reviews.
• Coordinate Health & Safety compliance (e.g., risk assessments, method statements).
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and clients throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage costs, negotiate variations, and prevent scope creep.
• Maintain high professional standards in all communications.
• Support sales teams with surveys, layouts, and Gantt chart planning.
  
  

About You

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or Design preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Project Management processes (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and manage time effectively.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with capital equipment projects.
• Contract negotiation and commercial awareness.
  
  

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in a high-performing engineering team.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to work on bespoke, industry-leading engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
  
  

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