Project Engineer

Theo James Recruitment; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 6%

Profit share scheme

Death-in-service cover

Early Friday finish at 12:00

Job summary

Theo James Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineer - Defence in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, to deliver technically complex defence projects within a collaborative engineering team.

You will own projects from initial enquiry through to final shipment, balancing technical requirements with budgets, schedules and quality, while coordinating across Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design. This role involves 36.5 hours per week and travel mainly within the UK.

Qualifications

• Defence/Aerospace project delivery experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with 3D/2D design in a manufacturing context.

Responsibilities

• Own customer projects from enquiry to shipment, balancing technical, budget and schedule requirements.
• Lead estimating, planning, risk management and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design; ensure clear customer communication.

Skills

Defence/Aerospace project delivery

3D/2D design

Welding/fabrication knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Reading drawings/specs

Cross-functional communication

Relevant degree or technical exp

Education

Relevant degree / HND or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineer - Defence (SC clearance and British Nationality required- dual nationality can not be accepted)

Location: Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Salary: £45,000-£55,000

Benefits

• Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions up to 6%, based on a minimum employee contribution of 3%.
• Company profit share scheme, typically paid twice annually.
• Death-in-service cover of twice basic annual salary.
• Friday finish at 12:00.

An established engineering and manufacturing business is recruiting a Project Engineer - Defence to deliver technically complex projects within a collaborative engineering team. The business combines design and manufacturing expertise, offering involvement across varied projects and the opportunity to see engineering decisions through into production.

Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 07:30-16:00, with a 12:00 finish on Friday.

As Project Engineer - Defence, you will take ownership of assigned customer projects from initial enquiry through to final shipment, balancing technical requirements, budgets, schedules and quality.

The work includes build-to-print, refurbishment, full design and design-only projects. You will produce technical drawings, interpret customer specifications and help resolve practical manufacturing challenges.

The Project Engineer - Defence will coordinate Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design, maintaining clear customer communication and following actions through to completion.

Responsibilities include estimating, planning, risk management, compliance documentation and coordinating the technical requirements of factory acceptance testing. Travel is infrequent and mainly within the UK.

Skills & Experience

To succeed as Project Engineer - Defence, you will bring:

• Experience in Defence, Aerospace or other closely related industries
  Technical project delivery experience within fabrication, machining or a relevant manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of welding, heavy fabrication, machining, assembly, inspection and testing.
• Hands-on 3D and 2D design capability, including SolidWorks and PDM experience.
• Strong planning skills using MS Project or equivalent tools.
• Confidence interpreting specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Clear communication and the ability to influence across departments.
• A relevant degree, HND or equivalent technical experience.

Defence experience is strongly preferred, with relevant aerospace backgrounds also considered where manufacturing experience transfers. APQP understanding is valuable.

Why Should You Apply?

This Project Engineer - Defence opportunity combines hands‑on engineering with responsibility for delivering varied, technically demanding projects.

Whether your background is in design or project delivery, the Project Engineer - Defence role offers scope to apply your manufacturing knowledge, work closely with the shop floor and take ownership of outcomes