Project Engineer – Engineering Design (Piping Specialist)

Stellar Engineering; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Key role within a fast-growing consultancy

Exposure to high-profile European projects

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

A specialist engineering design consultancy in Hebburn is looking for a Project Engineer to support the execution of complex engineering projects. The role involves coordination with design teams and ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables. Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in engineering project delivery or design coordination, understanding of fabrication-level detailing, and the ability to track project progress effectively. This position offers the chance to grow within a fast-paced environment, working on high-profile European projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in engineering project delivery or design coordination.
• Background in EPC/EPCM or specialist design consultancy environments.
• Experience working on piping-heavy or process-driven projects.
• Understanding of fabrication-level detailing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed project programmes.
• Support weekly project delivery meetings and action tracking.
• Assist with client communication and reporting.
• Track progress against deliverables and milestones.

Skills

Engineering project delivery

Design coordination

Strong organizational skills

Planning skills

Job description

Full-time, office-based – Hebburn, Tyne and Wear

Overview

Stellar Engineering is a specialist engineering design consultancy delivering high-quality piping design solutions to the semiconductor, pharmaceutical and data centre sectors across Europe. We are entering a significant growth phase, with multiple major projects underway, including large-scale fabrication-level detailing (LOD 300–450). We are strengthening our project delivery team and are seeking a Project Engineer to support the successful execution of complex engineering projects.

The Role

Your will support the delivery of engineering design projects from initiation through to fabrication issue.

This is a hands-on coordination role – you will work closely with design teams, project managers, and clients to ensure deliverables are produced on time, within scope and to the required quality standards.

You will play a key role in maintaining programme alignment, technical coordination, and smooth project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed project programmes
• Support weekly project delivery meetings and action tracking
• Assist with client communication and reporting
• Monitor scope changes and support change management processes
• Identify project risks and escalate where required
• Track progress against deliverables and milestones
• Support coordination of LOD 300 to LOD 450 transitions

Requirements

• 8+ years’ experience in engineering project delivery or design coordination
• Background in EPC/EPCM or specialist design consultancy environments
• Experience working on piping-heavy or process-driven projects
• Understanding of fabrication-level detailing
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Experience in high-spec clean utility environments

What We’re Looking For

• Structured and delivery-focused
• High ownership mentality
• Comfortable working in a growing company environment
• Someone proactive who enjoys coordinating technical teams

What We Offer

• Key role within a fast-growing consultancy
• Exposure to high-profile European projects
• Clear progression pathway as the company scales
• Opportunity to develop into a senior project leadership position