Project Engineer

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Project Support Engineer for an innovative facility in Norwich. The role involves supporting commissioning tasks, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating maintenance. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or HNC in mechanical/electrical engineering and experience in industrial environments. The position offers a competitive salary and potential transition to a permanent role. Join a dynamic team to work on a cutting-edge pilot project in a growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential for permanent role

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or process environments (energy systems, manufacturing, plant operations).
• Strong awareness of health and safety and ability to apply it in practical settings.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day commissioning tasks and assist with early operational activities.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues and monitor plant performance.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Project Support Engineer

We're recruiting a Project Support Engineer to join the senior engineering team at an innovative industrial facility currently moving through the commissioning phase into steady-state operation. This role offers the chance to support a cutting‑edge pilot plant within a growing sector, working across operations, maintenance, and project coordination in a hands‑on environment.

You’ll play a key part in supporting day‑to‑day technical activity, troubleshooting engineering challenges, ensuring documentation stays up to date, and helping the wider project team maintain safe and efficient progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day commissioning tasks and assist with early operational activities.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues and monitor plant performance to identify improvements.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors where needed.
• Review and update technical documentation such as P&IDs, layouts and schematics.
• Assist with project tasks including reporting, scheduling, procurement and cross‑team communication.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience in industrial or process environments (e.g. energy systems, manufacturing, plant operations).
• Strong awareness of health and safety and ability to apply it in practical settings.
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Desirable Experience

• Previous involvement in commissioning activities or early‑stage operational ramp‑up.
• Experience in energy, process plant, or emerging industrial technologies.
• Familiarity with maintenance systems or reliability principles.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• This will initially be on a 3‑month contract, with a strong likelihood of moving into a permanent role.
• Hands‑on involvement in an innovative pilot project within a growing industry.
• Supportive working environment with experienced engineering leadership.