Project Engineer

CV Technical Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical Limited is seeking a Project Engineer / Project Manager (Mechanical) to lead mechanical projects from initial design through installation and commissioning. Based in Leicester, you will manage projects up to £600k and oversee budgets and supplier coordination.

The role requires experience in project engineering/management, a mechanical engineering qualification (HNC), and strong AutoCAD skills. An opportunity for progression and hands-on project leadership awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in project engineering or management.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2D AutoCAD experience required; 3D beneficial.
• Strong budgeting and customer-facing skills.
• Good organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2D AutoCAD drawings and fabrication drawings.
• Carry out site surveys and liaise with customers.
• Order parts and coordinate suppliers on costs, lead times and quality.
• Monitor project budgets and costs to maximise profitability.
• Organise and oversee installation teams.
• Manage deliveries, site logistics and project schedules.
• Arrange commissioning and ensure handovers.
• Manage projects from start to finish, delivering on time and within budget.

Skills

AutoCAD

Budget management

Project management

Client facing

Communication

Site coordination

Education

HNC Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer / Project Manager - Mechanical

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm, Friday 8:30am-3:30pm

Are you an experienced Project Engineer or Project Manager with a mechanical engineering background? Looking for a new opportunity where you can manage projects from initial design through to installation and commissioning?

We're looking for a Project Engineer to join an expanding technical team, managing projects valued up to £600k.

The Role

• Producing 2D AutoCAD drawings, including general arrangements and fabrication drawings (3D advantageous).
• Carrying out site surveys and liaising with customers.
• Ordering parts and coordinating suppliers on costs, lead times and quality.
• Monitoring project budgets and costs to maximise profitability.
• Organising and overseeing installation teams.
• Managing deliveries, site logistics and project schedules.
• Arranging commissioning and ensuring successful project handovers.
• Managing projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' Project Engineering or Project Management experience.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years' AutoCAD experience.
• 2D AutoCAD essential; 3D experience advantageous.
• Air systems or conveyor experience beneficial.
• Strong organisational, communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, suppliers and multiple projects.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Fuel expenses covered.
• Early Friday finish at 3:30pm.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Excellent long-term career progression.

If you have mechanical project management experience and a background in AutoCAD, we'd love to hear from you!