Project Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; York; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer to manage bespoke process cooling systems projects. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and project management experience, ready to develop their skills in a supportive, flexible environment with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Tailored Training

Career Development

Hybrid Working

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering required.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initiation to completion including planning and scheduling.
• Provide hands-on technical support during installation and commissioning.
• Travel to client sites 1-2 days a week.

Skills

Project management

Technical support

Engineering calculations

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

45,000 - 55,000 + Tailored Training + Career Development + Hybrid Working + Company Benefits

York, UK (Commutable from Leeds, Wetherby, Selby, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Malton)

Are you a technically skilled engineer with project experience looking for a role where you can lead hands-on projects and grow your expertise in a fast-growing specialist engineering business?

On offer is the chance to join a small, close-knit team designing and delivering bespoke, energy-efficient process cooling systems for industries like food, pharma, and packaging. You'll manage projects end-to-end and build skills across design, client support, installation, and commissioning.

In this role, you will plan and coordinate projects from initial enquiry through to completion, carry out engineering calculations, prepare technical drawings, provide client technical support, and oversee on-site installation and commissioning.

This business values direct access to senior engineers and leadership, giving you real responsibility and tailored mentorship. You'll have the chance to shape your role and progress alongside the company's growth.

This role suits someone with a degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering, who is eager to develop technical and project management skills in process cooling systems while working in a supportive, flexible environment.

The Role:

• Managing projects from enquiry to completion - planning, scheduling, coordinating resources
• Provide hands-on technical support through installation and commissioning
• Travel 1-2 days a week to client sites across the UK (expenses paid); hybrid work setup

The Candidate:

• Engineering/technical background
• Project management experience
• Full UK driving licence - essential

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Matilda Hocknell at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.