Project Engineer

Resolute Recruitment; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering and fabrication specialist is seeking a Project Engineer in Wednesbury. In this role, you will lead bespoke engineering projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with ISO and welding standards. You should have a degree in Mechanical or a related field and experience in heavy engineering environments. The company offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile projects where quality matters.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in heavy engineering environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of welding processes like ARC, MIG, and TIG.

Responsibilities

• Lead bespoke engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Heavy engineering experience

Strong knowledge of welding standards

Hands-on with ISO 9001 systems

Proven track record delivering unique projects

Education

Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

🚀 Project Engineer

📍 Wednesbury, West Midlands

💷 £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

About Us

We’re a UK engineering and fabrication specialist working across energy, nuclear, defence, aerospace, and environmental sectors. Business is growing — and we’re looking for a Project Engineer who thrives on variety, complexity, and delivering one‑off solutions.

The Role

Lead bespoke engineering projects from concept to commissioning. No production line repeat work — every project is different. You’ll coordinate across design, fabrication, welding, and site teams, keeping projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

• ✅ Own projects end‑to‑end — client liaison, fabrication, installation, commissioning
• ✅ Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015, BS EN 1090, welding standards
• ✅ Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risk, and scope
• ✅ Produce and control WPS, inspection / test plans, traceability records
• ✅ Solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement

What You Bring

• 🎓 Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Metallurgical Engineering (or similar)
• 🔧 Heavy engineering experience —‑off / batch environments preferred
• 🔥 Strong knowledge of welding standards & processes (ARC, MIG, TIG)
• 📑 Hands‑on with ISO 9001 systems & technical documentation
• 📈 Proven track record delivering unique, tailored engineering projects

Why Join Us?

You’ll work on high‑profile, technically demanding projects where quality and precision matter. Expect variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact in a supportive, growing team.

👉 Apply today or call Roger at Resolute Recruitment for more details