Project Engineer in Old Basford

Energy Jobline AZ; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading automation firm in Nottingham seeks an experienced Project Engineer to manage engineering projects from design to installation. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in project management related to automation or materials handling, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £40,000 - £60,000 and a performance-related bonus, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

25 days holiday & bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for internal training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Background in Automation, Materials Handling, Conveyors, or Machinery.
• Experience taking projects through design and delivery stages.
• Comfortable leading smaller projects or sections of larger ones.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects from design to installation.
• Coordinate with internal design teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Attend client meetings and site surveys as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

People-management skills

Project delivery

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Nottingham (NG6)

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Bonus: Performance‑related bonus

Holidays: 25 days & bank holidays

The Role

We’re looking for a Project Engineer to join a market‑leading automation and materials handling specialist, delivering turnkey solutions to some of the biggest names in logistics and warehousing. As a Project Engineer, you’ll work closely with Project Managers to deliver complex engineering projects from concept through to installation, ensuring each stage stays on time, on budget, and to specification. You’ll act as the technical link between design, production, and project delivery teams, supporting the successful rollout of automation systems for major clients.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering projects from design to installation.
• Coordinate with internal design teams to ensure technical accuracy and timely progress.
• Review and check engineering drawings prior to release.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Attend client meetings, site surveys, and installation reviews as required.
• Track project schedules, risks, and progress using internal systems.
• Provide technical input to ensure designs meet functional requirements.
• Promote collaboration and communication between departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager.
• Background in Automation, Materials Handling, Conveyors, or Machinery.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience taking projects through design and delivery stages.
• Strong communication, organisation, and people‑management skills.
• Comfortable leading smaller projects or sections of larger ones.
• Confident liaising with clients and managing multiple priorities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

Benefits

• Salary between £40,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• Performance‑related bonus
• 25 days holiday & bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for internal training and career development
• Exposure to large‑scale, high‑profile automation projects
• Collaborative and technically strong team environment

Company

Our client is one of the UK's largest independent manufacturers and integrators of conveyor and automation systems, supplying full turnkey material‑handling solutions to the logistics, warehousing, and FMCG sectors. The company designs, fabricates, and assembles all systems in‑house and continues to expand thanks to its reputation for quality, reliability, and end‑to‑end delivery expertise.

How to Apply

Send your CV to Matt Taylor or give me a call on the provided phone number. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer.