Project Engineer

MARCH; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellbeing-focused environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Join MARCH as a Project Engineer responsible for coordinating and delivering multi-disciplinary projects involving electrical, mechanical, process and software engineering.

You will manage RAMS, liaise with customers and project delivery teams, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment. Excellent communication and drawing interpretation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Knowledge of compliance justification against the Supply of Machinery Directive.
• Familiarity with Design Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage RAMS for site activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams.
• Source and procure materials and equipment for projects.
• Generate BOMs from drawings for estimating and procurement.

Skills

Piping Systems

Pressure Vessels

Machinery Directive

Design Risk Assessment

Hygienic Industries

AutoCAD

MS Project

Communication

Engineering Drawings

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Project Engineer, you will act as the crucial link between our customers and project delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Working closely with our in-house Engineering and Project Management teams, you will coordinate and manage the day-to-day technical, logistical, and commercial aspects of multi-disciplined projects involving Electrical, Mechanical, Process, and Software engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce and manage RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for site activities.
• Promote a safety by ensuring work is planned and executed safely, challenging unsafe practices.
• Support the delivery of process pipework systems (hygienic and non-hygienic), vessels, and multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• Develop a clear understanding of project requirements, specifications, budgets, and timescales.
• Assist in delivering projects in line with programme schedules and financial targets.
• Participate in project start up meetings.
• Attend regular project progress and design review meetings.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) from engineering drawings for estimating and procurement purposes.
• Source and procure materials and equipment required for project delivery.
• Conduct site surveys and produce sketches to support design and costing activities.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost reduction.
• Collaborate effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Installation teams, and supply chain partners.
• Liaise directly with customer.
• Ensure equipment manufacture and pipework installation activities meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors including electrical, structural, insulation, and specialist contractors.
• Identify, record, and manage project variations and changes.

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

• Proven experience working with piping systems and pressure vessels.
• Experience with the justification of compliance against the Supply of Machinery Directive.
• Knowledge of Design Risk Assessment.
• Experience working in hygienic industries (i.e. food, beverage, pharmaceutical).
• Experience using AutoCAD and MS Project or similar
• Can communicate clearly and concisely with project stakeholders.
• Has the ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&ID's & PFD's
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

What we offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that reflects the importance of this role
• A company that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing, creating a supportive and inclusive working environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development within a successful and growing business with exciting future plans

About Us

We are MARCH®. The leading provider of critical engineering services. Supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments. We work together with our customers to maintain business continuity, optimise output, and drive new standards in productivity, reliability, and sustainability. We help deliver operational resilience, increased performance, and better environmental outcomes, across the board.

Why March?

Progress is People.

MARCH has ambitious plans and central to our future growth is attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Whether your role is onsite or office-based, engineering or support, we offer opportunities for all our people to develop their careers and maximise their potential. MARCH is committed to building teams that reflect a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe diverse thinking strengthens engineering, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let the team know.