Project Engineer

Escape; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Permanent position

Job summary

Escape in Dumfries is seeking a technically capable Project Manager / Project Engineer to own engineering projects from planning through to delivery on site. You will manage installations, supervise teams and subcontractors, liaise with customers, and ensure safety, quality and profitability.

A SMSTS is essential; NEC3 knowledge preferred; driving licence required; travel to sites across the UK. The role offers a challenging mix of project management, engineering and client liaison with

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering or industrial projects.
• Experience with mechanical installation, commissioning and/or maintenance.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Strong planning, cost control and risk management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initial scope through to completion and handover.
• Planning and coordinating installation, refurbishment and repair projects.
• Managing engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Conducting site visits, surveys and inspections.
• Preparing project estimates, quotations and technical solutions.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability.
• Producing project documentation, reports and GANTT charts.
• Managing customer relationships and acting as a key point of contact.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Ensuring all work complies with health & safety and quality requirements.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
• Supporting business development through a consultative approach.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Customer engagement

Cost control

Job description

Project Manager / Project Engineer Dumfries | £45,000 + 10% Annual Bonus | Permanent

We are looking for a technically capable and commercially aware Project Manager / Project Engineer to take ownership of engineering projects from initial planning through to successful completion.

This is a varied, hands‑on position combining project management, engineering, customer engagement and site-based delivery.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a range of engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Managing projects from initial scope through to completion and handover
• Planning and coordinating installation, refurbishment and repair projects
• Managing engineering teams and subcontractors
• Conducting site visits, surveys and inspections
• Preparing project estimates, quotations and technical solutions
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability
• Producing project documentation, reports and GANTT charts
• Managing customer relationships and acting as a key point of contact
• Identifying and managing project risks
• Ensuring all work complies with health & safety and quality requirements
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams
• Supporting business development through a consultative approach

About You

We are looking for someone who combines engineering knowledge with strong project management and customer-facing skills.

• Proven experience managing engineering or industrial projects
• Experience with mechanical installation, commissioning and/or maintenance
• SMSTS - essential
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control and risk management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 basic salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Permanent position
• Opportunity to manage projects from start to finish
• Technical and commercial responsibility
• Customer-facing position with genuine autonomy
• Opportunity to work on varied engineering projects
• Career development within a growing engineering environment

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to the engineering and site delivery rather than being purely office-based.

If you're an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you