Project Engineer

MTrec Ltd Technical; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative environment

Visible role within growing company

Free on-site parking

Job summary

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Project Engineer to strengthen their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business. The role emphasizes planning, procurement coordination, cost control and collaboration with Quality and Procurement teams to deliver projects successfully.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanically focused engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills across all levels.
• Well organised, self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers from initiation to contract completion.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate project activities to ensure efficient execution.
• Act as primary client contact; ensure contractual deliverables are met.
• Coordinate procurement of goods and services to fulfil obligations.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Define scope, timelines and develop realistic schedules.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Quality teams to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain clear communication across functions to support project success.
• Manage project labour hours and costs within approved budgets.
• Build strong customer relationships and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical engineering

Excellent communication

Organised

Team player

IT literacy

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND/ Degree in Engineering

Job description

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Visible role within a growing engineering business
• Free on-site parking

MTrec's New Opportunity

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Project Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

The job you'll do:

• Support Project Managers in the successful delivery of assigned contracts from initiation through to completion.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all project-related activities, both internally and externally, to ensure the efficient execution of contracts for the supply of equipment and services.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring all contractual deliverables are completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services required to fulfil contractual obligations.
• Monitor project expenditure, ensuring budgets are maintained and identifying opportunities for cost savings where possible.
• Define project scope, activities, sequencing, and estimated durations to develop realistic and achievable project schedules using the EPMS.
• Work closely with Procurement teams to ensure the timely sourcing and delivery of materials and services.
• Collaborate with the Quality department to develop project Inspection, Test and Quality Plans.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all business functions to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor and manage project labour hours to ensure efficient resource utilisation.
• Control project costs, including materials, services, and labour, to ensure delivery within approved budgets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, reducing uncertainty and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise their impact on project delivery.

About you

• Experience working within a Mechanically focused role within Engineering/Manufacturing (Project Management preferable)
• Ideally qualified in a relevant Engineering/Project related discipline (NVQ, HNC, HND, Degree etc.)
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Well organised and self-motivated
• Able to work well both independently and within a team
• IT Literate