Project Engineer, 12 -month fixed term contract

WH Scott; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

Healthcare

Educational Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

WH Scott & Son (Engineers) Ltd in Bristol is seeking a Project Engineer to own the technical detail of lifting projects from award to commissioning. You’ll perform site surveys, review drawings with the design team, manage technical queries and change, and coordinate subcontractors and installation teams.

You’ll also maintain documentation for RAMS and cost tracking in Business Central, ensuring audit-ready records across projects, with regular UK site visits and occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• An HNC/HND or degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years in a project engineering or technical role in engineering, lifting, fabrication or industrial services.
• Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and RAMS, and the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Safety-first mindset with strong organisation and the ability to work at height.
• Full UK driving licence and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with cranes or lifting equipment and professional qualifications (APM/PRINCE2/CSCS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site surveys and review drawings with the design team.
• Manage technical queries and change, coordinate subcontractors and installation teams.
• Prepare RAMS and lift plans and maintain document control and cost tracking in Business Central.
• Keep projects audit-ready with meeting minutes and purchasing records.

Skills

LOLER & RAMS knowledge

Reading drawings

Project coordination

MS Office & driving licence

Site-based installation/ refurbishment

Experience with cranes or lifting

Education

HNC/HND or degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Business Central

CAD

Microsoft Project

NEC contracts

Job description

Want to see your work lifting real loads? WH Scott & Son (Engineers) Ltd, part of WH Scott Group, is looking for a Project Engineer to help deliver lifting equipment projects for clients across rail, aerospace, defence, manufacturing and heavy industry.

With over 125 years in safety-critical engineering and offices across the UK and Ireland, we design, manufacture, install and test lifting solutions, from overhead and gantry cranes to lifting beams, rail replacements and bespoke equipment.

The role

Reporting to the Group Head of Projects and working closely with our Project Managers, you'll own the technical detail of your projects from contract award through to commissioning and handover. That means carrying out site surveys, reviewing drawings with our Design team, managing technical queries and change, coordinating subcontractors and installation teams, and preparing RAMS and lift plans. You'll also keep projects organised and audit-ready, from document control and meeting minutes to purchasing and cost tracking in Business Central.

The role is based in our Bristol office, with regular site visits across the UK and occasional overnight stays.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, created to support a growing pipeline of project work across the group.

What You'll Bring

• An HNC/HND or degree in mechanical, electrical or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years in a project engineering or technical role in engineering, lifting, fabrication or industrial services, including site-based installation or refurbishment work
• Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER and RAMS, and the ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong organisation, clear communication and a safety-first mindset, including comfort working at height
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and a full UK driving licence
• Experience with cranes or lifting equipment, NEC contracts, CDM, CAD, Microsoft Project or Business Central would be a real plus. APM PFQ/PMQ, PRINCE2 Foundation or similar; CSCS card; IOSH Working Safely or SMSTS/SSSTS.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• paid holidays
• Group Pension Scheme
• healthcare
• subsidised gym fees
• an Educational Assistance Programme
• an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing platform

You'll also get varied projects across multiple industries, a structured induction with experienced mentors, and support towards project management qualifications. Before the contract ends, we'll review workload and performance with a view to offering a permanent role.

WH Scott & Son (Engineers) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.