Project Engineer

NES Fircroft; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major industrial engineering organisation in Sheffield is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver engineering projects from initial inquiry through to installation and commissioning. The role involves acting as a technical interface between clients and engineering teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates should have an HNC/HND in Engineering and experience in heavy manufacturing or industrial environments. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Long-term stable role

Involvement in high-value projects

Clear progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy engineering, metals, manufacturing or industrial plant environments.
• Exposure to customer-facing engineering roles.
• Ability to discuss technical solutions confidently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering projects from enquiry to installation.
• Act as technical interface between customers and internal teams.
• Produce and manage technical documentation and plans.

Skills

Project delivery

Technical sales support

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC / HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Project Engineer – Industrial / Metals (Engineering & Commercial Focus)

We are working with a major industrial engineering organisation delivering complex projects into heavy manufacturing and metals environments.

This role would suit a Project Engineer who combines strong technical capability with a commercial mindset, and who enjoys being involved in both project delivery and customer-facing activity.

The role:

• Deliver engineering projects from initial enquiry and concept through to installation, commissioning and handover
• Act as the technical interface between customers, internal engineering teams, suppliers and site operations
• Support pre-sales and tender activity, providing technical input, scoping, feasibility and cost support
• Attend customer meetings, site surveys and technical reviews
• Produce and manage technical documentation, specifications, drawings and project plans
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Identify opportunities for additional works, upgrades or value-added solutions during project execution

What we’re looking for:

• HNC / HND or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline
• Experience delivering projects within heavy engineering, metals, manufacturing or industrial plant environments
• Exposure to customer-facing engineering roles, technical sales support or tendering
• Strong commercial awareness with the confidence to discuss technical solutions with customers
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable working in a site-based, operational environment

What’s on offer:

• Long-term, stable role within a globally recognised industrial engineering business
• Involvement in technically complex, high-value capital projects
• A blended role combining engineering delivery with commercial and customer exposure
• Clear progression for engineers with leadership or commercial ambition
• Competitive salary and benefits package