Project Engineer

Emmerson Kitney Engineering & Operations; Cottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical delivery on various projects. You will work closely with clients on challenging projects, ensuring compliance with standards and coordinating between teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering and 3-6 years' experience in the field. This position offers a competitive salary, diverse projects, and a collaborative working culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to grow within expanding business

Collaborative working culture

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in process/mechanical engineering for industrial plants.
• Strong understanding of material handling systems.
• Practical site experience with installation and commissioning of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical delivery of engineering elements within projects.
• Coordinate with design engineers and installation teams.
• Produce and review engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Prepare project documentation including reports and handover packs.

Skills

Project life cycle management

Mechanical design knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Project Engineer

LOCATION: Hull area / Hybrid travel to client sites

SALARY: £35,000 - £60,000 + bonus

Company Overview

CTS Process are specialists in dry grains, powders, and spent grains (draff) process engineering and handling systems. We design, manufacture, and supply conveyors, mills, bins, silos, pneumatic systems and complete process plants for breweries, distilleries, and milling industries. With a culture built on engineering integrity and practical problem solving, CTS delivers reliable, turnkey systems from design to handover.

Why this role stands out

• Opportunity to deliver full project lifecycle engineering - concept to commissioning
• Work with major brewing and distilling clients on technically challenging projects
• Be part of a growing, experienced engineering team in a supportive environment
• Exposure to diverse process plant systems, including conveyors and pneumatic handling

What you\'ll be doing

• Manage the technical delivery of process and mechanical engineering elements within assigned projects
• Coordinate with design engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and installation teams
• Produce and review engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and vendor documents
• Support planning, procurement, installation and commissioning activities
• Ensure compliance with client, quality, safety and regulatory (ATEX/DSEAR) standards
• Attend site visits for installation, commissioning and troubleshooting support
• Prepare project documentation including change requests, reports and handover packs
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

What you\'ll bring

• Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Process Engineering
• 3-6 years\' experience in process/mechanical engineering for industrial plants
• Strong understanding of material handling systems (conveyors, bins, silos, pneumatic systems)
• Practical site experience with installation and commissioning of equipment
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel to client sites (UK and occasional overseas)

What you\'ll get

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Varied and technically engaging projects across the UK and abroad
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding engineering business
• Supportive, collaborative working culture focused on practical problem solving

Why Emmerson Kitney?

At Emmerson Kitney, we Recruit Different. You\'re not just another candidate - you\'re a professional with goals, and we\'re here to help you achieve them. Our deep market and talent knowledge means we only work on roles where there\'s genuine opportunity. We work in true partnership with businesses - we know the hiring managers, we understand the culture, and we stay involved right through to offer and onboarding. The result? Powerful outcomes for candidates and clients alike.

What next?

If you\'re ready for an engineering role with real scope and project variety, we\'d love to talk.

Call our sector specialist Joe Makin on (phone number removed)

This is a retained search with Emmerson Kitney - all third-party applications will be forwarded to us as the exclusive recruitment partner