Project Engineer

Melbreck Technical Recruitment; Beeston; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering company is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage high-value engineering projects. You will be responsible for overseeing projects from order to installation, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining communication with clients. Ideal candidates should have experience in food processing and strong project management skills. This role involves both office work and some travel within the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Join a market-leading, innovative company

Work on varied, complex projects

Opportunity to gain global experience

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects, ideally in food processing.
• Ability to collaborate across all business functions.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from order to installation and handover.
• Act as the primary customer contact to ensure project success.
• Produce key project documentation and manage schedules.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in MS Project

AutoCAD LT

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer – Bedfordshire – £55,000 – Office-based with some UK and international travel. UK-based engineering company specialising in designing, manufacturing, and installing turnkey food processing systems.

Are you ready to take ownership of exciting, high-value engineering projects with a global market leader? Our client designs and manufactures cutting-edge food processing equipment, and they are looking for a talented Project Engineer to join their dynamic projects team. If you thrive on variety, responsibility, and delivering engineering solutions that make a difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• As a Project Engineer, you'll manage projects from order to successful installation and handover.
• Act as the primary customer contact to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
• Develop and agree project scope with clients and the sales team.
• Own and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts).
• Produce key project documentation (P&IDs, BOMs, layouts, timing plans, etc.).
• Specify and source components and equipment.
• Organise delivery, installation, and oversee subcontractors where required.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing, packing, shipping, and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Deliver training and final project handover to clients.
• Ensure commercial awareness and timely invoicing throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll split your time between the office and customer sites. UK overnight stays and some overseas travel will be part of the role.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering engineering projects, ideally within food processing or a process engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across all business functions.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and organised with a “can-do” attitude.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
• Skilled in AutoCAD LT.
• Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, pipework, and basic electrical controls (beneficial).
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in It for You?

• Be part of a market-leading, innovative company shaping the future of food processing.
• Work on varied, complex projects with international exposure.
• Opportunity to travel and gain global experience.
• Join a supportive and collaborative projects team where your ideas make an impact.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited by the challenge of delivering engineering excellence and want to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now