Project Engineer

EMR Metal Recycling; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recycling company in Birmingham is seeking a Project Engineer to join its central engineering team. The role involves leading the design and implementation of process plants and managing suppliers to ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should have a robust background in process engineering and materials handling, with strong CAD skills. The company offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment, aiming to recycle millions of tons of materials each year.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates and bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus options to buy/sell leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee support including life assurance

Wellbeing Scheme for unlimited GP access

Financial wellbeing support including loans

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in process engineering and heavy industry.
• Proficient in CAD and FMEA.
• Practical and innovative approach to engineering problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and performance testing.
• Develop process designs and specifications.
• Produce CAD layouts and oversee supplier selection.

Skills

Process engineering experience

Materials handling background

Proficiency in CAD

Supplier management experience

Project delivery experience

Commercial awareness

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

What we offer :

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include :

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, provided through Health Shield, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24 / 7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running – and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us – it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

The Opportunity :

We're seeking a Project Engineer to join our central engineering team, delivering innovative and complex projects across the UK. You'll lead the design, specification, procurement, and implementation of process plants, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful delivery and handover to operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop process designs, user and technical specifications
• Produce 2D / 3D CAD layouts and equipment specs
• Lead procurement, supplier selection, and contract management
• Oversee project delivery, performance testing, and handover
• Support continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers

About You :

• A time served engineer with experience in process engineering
• Strong materials handling background; heavy industry experience preferred
• Proficient in CAD and FMEA
• Experienced in supplier management and project delivery
• Practical, innovative, and commercially aware
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel and stay overnight as needed

Who we are :

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don't need to be extracted from the planet.

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth's atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We're proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it's about so much more than a badge. It's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

'The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.'

'I'm encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.'

'I've been supported every step of the way in my career progression.'

'EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.'

We couldn't do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

• We Care
• Integrity - our people are Respectful and Honest
• Trust - our people are Collaborative and Genuine
• We Do
• Accountable - our people are Determined and Responsible
• Innovative - our people have a Growth Mind‑set and are Progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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