Project Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible start and finish times

Company-arranged travel, accommodation

Industry-leading training academy

Funded nationally recognised training

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment partners with a leading engineering organisation to recruit a Project Engineer for complex UK projects. You'll join an established team delivering lifting and transport solutions, develop method statements, calculations and drawings, and work with project managers to ensure safety and high technical standards.

The role offers an in-house training academy, nationally recognised qualifications and clear progression routes, with a focus on developing engineers into technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum two years' engineering experience following graduation.
• Experience in heavy engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and calculations.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering method statements, calculations and drawings.
• Support project execution and review technical documentation.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams.
• Maintain engineering records throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Interpret engineering drawings

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

Salary: 36,000 - 40,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

Location: Stockton

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible start and finish times
• Company-arranged travel, accommodation and hire vehicles
• Industry-leading training academy
• Funded nationally recognised qualifications
• Long-term career progression

The Company:

Theo James Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a leading engineering organisation that delivers technically challenging projects across the UK. Operating within specialist heavy engineering, the business has built an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and safety.

This is a company that genuinely invests in its people. With a dedicated in-house training academy, nationally recognised qualifications and clear progression routes, you'll be joining an employer committed to developing engineers into technical specialists and future leaders. If you're looking for a Project Engineer role where every project is different and your career can continually develop, this is an excellent opportunity.

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join an established engineering team delivering complex engineering solutions for major projects across the UK. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll develop engineering method statements, calculations, drawings, risk assessments and technical documentation to support the safe delivery of specialist lifting and transport operations.

As a Project Engineer, you'll work closely with project managers, operational teams and customers to develop practical engineering solutions, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards. Responsibilities include preparing engineering documentation, supporting project execution, advising operational teams, reviewing technical documentation and maintaining engineering records throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Engineer will regularly travel to customer sites across the UK, providing engineering support during project delivery. All travel, accommodation and transport are arranged by the company, allowing you to focus entirely on delivering successful engineering outcomes.

This role would particularly suit a Project Engineer with around two years' post-graduate experience who is looking to take the next step in your career. Experience from heavy engineering, structural, civil, mechanical, construction, offshore or similar project-based environments would all be considered.

You'll benefit from structured mentoring, continuous professional development and exposure to technically challenging projects that will accelerate your engineering career. As a Project Engineer, you'll gain experience working on high-profile projects while building specialist technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Project Engineer seeking long-term career progression within a business that values technical excellence, invests heavily in training and offers genuine opportunities to develop into senior engineering positions.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum two years' engineering experience following graduation.
• Experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, heavy industry or other project-based environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable preparing calculations, method statements and engineering reports.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK on a regular basis.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery.