Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering projects in the renewable energy field. The role encompasses full project delivery from design to construction, focusing on fuel pipeline infrastructure. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong project management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical cover, and up to 36 days of holiday.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution)

36 days holiday

Annual Bonus (Up to 30%)

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction projects from design through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design and site safety.
• Holding a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engineering projects ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
• Develop mechanical designs and lead design reviews.
• Prepare tender documents and manage supplier relationships.
• Oversee on-site construction activities ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Site safety

Contractor management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer · Construction/ Civil

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000 + Private Medical + Annual Bonus (Up to 30%) + Excellent Company Benefits + 36 days holiday + 12% pension

Location: Leicester

Are you a Project Engineer with experience working on Construction/ Civil projects from start to finish?

This long-running company has large-scale industrial sites spread across the UK and is a leader in the renewable energy field. Within the UK, they have a massive presence, particularly in the natural products and renewable fuel markets.

In this pivotal role, you'll manage end-to-end delivery of engineering projects—from concept and design through to procurement, construction, and commissioning. You'll be working on fuel pipeline infrastructure projects that are critical to national operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your technical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and project management skills to the industry leading company.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engineering projects from approval to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Develop mechanical designs and technical drawings, lead design reviews, and ensure compliance with all standards and regulations.
• Prepare and assess tender documents, manage supplier relationships, and monitor project spend.
• Oversee on-site construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and commissioning processes are executed effectively.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Construction or Civil).
• Proven experience delivering construction projects from design through commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, site safety, and contractor management.
• UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Private Medical Cover
• 36 days holiday
• Annual Bonus (Up to 30%)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• Ongoing training and development
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Various well-being initiatives

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

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