Project Engineer

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; Kempston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a skilled Project Engineer in Kempston to manage mechanical and infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of project management frameworks and be proficient in MS Project. This role offers a competitive salary of around £50,000 and a robust benefits package including on-site parking, enhanced maternity pay, and career development support. Join a positive, close-knit team where your contributions are valued.

Benefits

On-site parking

Pension: 4% employee / 4% employer

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Holiday buying scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay

Career development support

Early Friday finishes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Engineer managing engineering or construction projects.
• Understanding of project management frameworks.
• Ability to read and manage technical scopes.
• Confident using project management software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on projects end-to-end.
• Control project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Manage project plans and risk registers.
• Oversee CDM documentation.
• Coordinate design and on-site installation.

Skills

Project management frameworks (APM, PRINCE2)

Technical scope management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Bedford

Circa £50,000 per annum depending on experience + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Mon - Thurs 08:00-16:30, Fri 08:00-13:30 (yes, EARLY Friday finishes!)

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, energetic Project Engineer, with an understanding of project frameworks, NEC 3/4 and are keen to move in to a Project Manager role with a solid firm who will support you with a recognised Project Management qualification.

We're partnering with a well-established business looking for a confident, capable Project Engineer to take the reins on mechanical and infrastructure projects from concept through to commissioning. You'll juggle design, procurement, manufacturing, installation… the whole shebang. And you'll keep it all compliant, safe, profitable, and on track.

If you're a natural organiser with a technical head and a calm hand, you'll fit right in.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver engineering/infrastructure projects end-to-end
• Keeping scope, budget, and timelines firmly under control
• Building, managing, and maintaining project plans, budgets, and risk registers
• Overseeing CDM documentation (CPP, PCI, RAMS, H&S Files, etc.)
• Coordinating design, procurement, manufacturing, and on-site installation
• Running regular progress reviews and keeping senior stakeholders informed
• Managing change control and ensuring clear, accurate reporting
• Supporting bids and tenders with commercial and planning input
• Forecasting resource needs and ensuring project milestones are all on time
• Driving process improvement and boosting profitability wherever you can
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to clarify technical requirements
• Encouraging continuous improvement and first-class project delivery

What You'll Bring

• Experience as a Project Engineer with understanding/ experience of managing engineering or construction projects (water, mechanical, or infrastructure is ideal)
• Understanding of project management frameworks (APM, PRINCE2, etc.)
• Ability to read, interpret, and manage technical scopes
• Confident using MS Project or similar tools
• A full UK driving licence
• Strong communicator, problem-solver, and natural organiser

Why You'll Love Working Here

You'll be joining a close-knit, supportive team where your contribution actually matters and no two days play out the same way. Add to that a genuinely positive workplace and a benefits package that beats a lot of the competition:

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Pension: 4% employee / 4% employer
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday buying scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Career development including funded CIPS qualifications
• Early Friday finishes

If you're driven, organised, and ready to take on complex, meaningful engineering projects and if the idea of joining a friendly, hard-working team sounds like your kind of move then we'd love to hear from you