Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Project Engineer to manage projects from contract award to completion in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves coordinating between departments and clients, ensuring compliance with project timelines and budgets, and requires strong organizational skills and engineering qualifications. The company offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and additional benefits including private medical insurance and group life insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

Group life insurance and income protection

Private medical insurance (after 6 months probation)

Access to independent pension advice

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering project delivery role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with documentation control and cost monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and suppliers.
• Produce, control, and issue all project documentation.
• Monitor and control project costs and schedules.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer - Burton-on-Trent - Permanent Positon

Do you have experience delivering engineering projects from order through to final delivery?

Are you confident managing technical documentation, procurement, and client communications?

Are you looking for a long-term role with a well-established engineering business?

What's the Opportunity?
We're recruiting for a Project Engineer to join a specialist engineering team based in Burton-on-Trent. This role will see you managing projects from contract award to completion, coordinating between internal departments and external clients. It's a varied and hands-on role that includes technical, administrative, and logistical responsibilities across the full project lifecycle.

Salary: Circa £45,000 (depending on experience)
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week
Flexible start times available (typical start around 8:00 AM)

Key Responsibilities:

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  Act as the main point of contact for clients and suppliers throughout the project lifecycle

  
  




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  Liaise with Sales and Estimating teams at contract award stage

  
  




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  Produce, control, and issue all project documentation

  
  




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  Manage procurement of materials, consumables, and subcontract services

  
  




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  Monitor and control project costs and schedules

  
  




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  Work with production teams on planning, forecasting, and resource allocation

  
  




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  Coordinate inspection activities and client visits

  
  




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  Compile and issue final documentation and data dossiers

  
  




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  Organise shipping and liaise with freight forwarders

  
  




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  Provide after-sales technical support

  
  




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  Carry out general project administration duties

  
  

Requirements:

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  Proven experience in an engineering project delivery role

  
  




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  Understanding of manufacturing processes (fabrication/welding )

  
  




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  Strong organisational and communication skills

  
  




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  Confident liaising with internal departments and external clients

  
  




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  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  
  




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  Comfortable with documentation control and cost monitoring

  
  




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  Engineering qualifications (e.g. HNC/HND or degree) desirable

  
  




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  Right to work permanently in the UK

  
  

What's on Offer:

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  25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays

  
  




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  Group life insurance and income protection

  
  




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  Private medical insurance (after 6 months probation)

  
  




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  Access to independent pension advice

  
  




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  Friendly and experienced project delivery team

  
  




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  Free on-site parking

  
  

Apply now with your CV or get in touch for more information.

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