Project Engineer

Actio Recruitment; Camberley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Engineer to lead hydraulic projects from concept to installation. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, have over 3 years of hydraulic design experience, and be proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role involves customer engagement and requires excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in hydraulic system design and analysis.
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and schematics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems and components.
• Collaborate directly with customers to define requirements.
• Conduct simulations and fluid dynamics modelling.

Skills

Hydraulic system design

Fluid dynamics modelling

Customer engagement

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer

Location: Camberley

Reports To: Engineering and Sales Manager

Hours: 39 hours per week

Job Type: Permanent

Purpose of the Role

To lead the design and delivery of hydraulic projects from concept to installation. This role involves direct customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and system optimisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong engineering expertise, a passion for fluid mechanics, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic systems and components for defence, aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, and other specialised industrial sectors
• Collaborate directly with customers to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions
• Conduct simulations and fluid dynamics modelling using CAD and FEA tools
• Analyse system performance to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance with industry standards
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical and electrical engineering teams
• Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and project reports
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and reliability issues
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in hydraulic engineering
• Perform other reasonable ad hoc duties as required

Person Specification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years' experience in hydraulic system design and analysis
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, or equivalent tools
• Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and schematics
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability factors in hydraulic design
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Comfortable in customer-facing roles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)

For more information about this role please apply here.

Actio recruitment are a recuitment agency and an equal opportunies employer