Project Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading discount retailer is seeking a Project Engineer in Liverpool to manage engineering and innovation projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, strong project management skills, and experience in fast-paced environments. This permanent role requires some UK travel and relevant technical expertise, including proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive salary and daytime shifts offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
• Track record of leading and delivering projects, including commissioning and testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across automation and engineering from planning to completion.
• Manage risks and issues to minimize disruption.
• Track resources and control costs to meet milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Risk & Issue Management

Cost Estimation & Technical Analysis

Problem-Solving

Technical Expertise in Automation

Education

Degree in Engineering or a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Title: Project Engineer

Location: Liverpool (L11)

Salary: Competitive

Shifts: 09:00 – 17:30 (Any 5 out of 7)

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading discount retailer, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their expanding business on a permanent basis, working across multiple sites in the UK.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of engineering, automation, and innovation projects by managing day-to-day technical activities, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

1. Project Management – Deliver projects across automation, engineering, facilities, innovation, and other workstreams from initial planning to completion.
2. Full Project Lifecycle Oversight – Manage conceptualisation, planning, execution, and post-implementation stages, ensuring all success criteria are achieved.
3. Risk & Issue Management – Identify risks and issues, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure minimal disruption to timelines and quality.
4. Resource & Cost Management – Track resources, control costs, and maintain timelines to meet key milestones.
5. Cost Estimation & Technical Analysis – Produce cost estimates, prepare management presentations, and conduct technical studies to inform decisions.
6. Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement – Lead root cause analysis, develop solutions, and enhance project management processes.
7. Product Performance Testing – Design and conduct product performance tests to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment with diverse stakeholders—preferably in retail, warehousing, intralogistics, or FMCG.
• Track record of leading and delivering projects, including commissioning and testing.
• Project management experience in facilities, infrastructure, energy, and power projects.
• Strong technical expertise in automation and engineering design.
• Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Skilled in design and visualisation software such as AutoCAD.

Additional Information

• Some UK travel will be required.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.