Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Pin Point Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a degree-qualified Project Engineer to contribute to major engineering projects in Tees Valley. This full-time, onsite position offers a salary up to £50,000 plus excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and experience in industrial environments.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Professional development pathway towards Chartered Engineer status

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in delivering projects in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and design of CAPEX projects.
• Develop project documentation including scope and budgets.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Review mechanical and electrical designs and specifications.
• Oversee installation and testing activities.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical systems understanding

Project management

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Workspace: Onsite

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

We are seeking a degree-qualified Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) to support and deliver capital engineering projects (£100k–£5m) that enhance site performance, safety, and sustainability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to major CAPEX initiatives, drive technical innovation, and make a lasting impact on a world-class industrial operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, design, and delivery of mechanical and electrical CAPEX projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project documentation including scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Review and contribute to mechanical and electrical designs, specifications, and technical reports.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with standards and safety requirements.
• Support asset improvement, reliability, and maintenance initiatives across both mechanical and electrical systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Experience delivering projects within industrial, heavy engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and health & safety compliance.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 plus an excellent benefits package.
• A defined professional development pathway, including support toward Chartered Engineer status.
• The opportunity to play a key role in high-value, cross-disciplinary engineering projects.