Project Engineer

Searley Owen; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Hinckley is seeking a Project / Commercial Engineer to develop lighting designs and provide technical support. This role offers a salary up to £35,000 per annum, 25 days holiday, and a flexible working environment. The ideal candidate will have mechanical engineering knowledge, CAD proficiency, and strong project planning skills.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Solid pension scheme

Flexible working

Free onsite parking

Fun and friendly atmosphere

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering knowledge and basic electrical understanding.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Develop lighting design presentations for custom projects.
• Produce technical documentation and specifications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting.
• Attend client sites for system commissioning.
• Support engineering and product development projects.
• Assist quality team with inspections and audits.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

CAD design proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Project planning skills

Customer-facing skills

UK driving licence

Job description

Project / Commercial Engineer

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

We are seeking an Engineer to join a growing company in Hinckley. This role is ideal for Project Engineers, Commercial Engineers, or handson Engineers looking to expand into a commercial focus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop lighting design presentations for custom projects, including CAD layouts, 3D assemblies, light placement charts, and renderings.
• Produce technical documentation, including reports, test procedures, and specifications.
• Provide technical support, system diagnosis, fault finding, and troubleshooting.
• Attend client sites for system commissioning and customer support, including occasional travel abroad.
• Support engineering and product development projects, including design, prototype testing, evaluation, and technical guidance.
• Assist the quality team: inspect outputs, approve/reject products, audit processes, conduct non-conformance investigations, and implement corrective actions.

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical engineering knowledge and basic electrical understanding.
• CAD design proficiency (training provided).
• MS Office proficiency and ability to present technical ideas to customers.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer-facing skills and ability to collect and report feedback.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport.

Pay & Benefits

• A basic salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Solid pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Free onsite parking
• Fun and friendly atmosphere

Keywords included: Project Engineer, Commercial Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CAD, Technical Support, Product Design, Prototype Testing, Quality Assurance, System Commissioning, Customer Support