Project Engineer – Lead Machinery Installations (Leeds)

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to manage the installation of new machinery in Leeds. The successful candidate will have a background in manufacturing and be confident in coordinating projects. You will lead initiatives for tooling design improvements and must possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000, along with opportunities for career development in a forward-thinking business.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Innovation-driven projects

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Engineer with a background in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Confident in managing machinery installations and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end installation of new machinery, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Assist with CAPEX planning and execution, providing technical input and progress updates.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Machinery installation

Press brake tooling design

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to manage the installation of new machinery in Leeds. The successful candidate will have a background in manufacturing and be confident in coordinating projects. You will lead initiatives for tooling design improvements and must possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000, along with opportunities for career development in a forward-thinking business.