Project Engineer

SC ENGINEERING; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is looking for a detail-oriented Project Engineer to support themed entertainment projects. This role involves overseeing the project lifecycle, collaborating with designers and engineers to create safe, cost-effective solutions, and ensuring manufacturability through close work with fabrication teams. Key responsibilities include producing technical drawings and conducting engineering analyses. The position offers a contract rate of £25–£30 per hour for a 12-month period, outside of IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and technical development of entertainment projects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet safety and design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Produce and review technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Work with design teams to translate concepts into technical solutions.
• Liaise with fabrication teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Conduct material selection and engineering calculations.

Skills

Technical drawing proficiency

3D modeling skills

Engineering calculations

Risk assessment

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom not remote

Contract Rate: £25–£30 per hour

Contract: 12-month contract, Outside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the design, technical development, and fabrication of themed entertainment projects, immersive experiences, attractions, and bespoke creative builds. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, fabricators, and project managers to deliver technical solutions that are safe, buildable, cost-effective, and fully aligned with creative intent.

Key Responsibilities

Support engineering activities across the full project lifecycle—from concept development through detailed design, prototyping, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Produce and review technical drawings, schematics, 3D models, and engineering documentation.

Work with creative and design teams to translate concepts into robust technical solutions that satisfy mechanical, structural, electrical, and safety requirements.

Liaise with fabrication teams (carpentry, metalwork, scenic, mechanical / electrical) to ensure manufacturability and technical feasibility.

Conduct material selection, component sizing, engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and risk assessments.

Assist with the development of BOM…