Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)

Yolk Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance (6x salary)

Comprehensive sick pay

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% employer pension contribution

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) in Exeter. This role involves leading capital projects, improving manufacturing performance, and providing technical support. Applicants should have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in delivering engineering projects.

Alongside a competitive salary, the position offers an excellent work-life balance, private healthcare, life assurance, and opportunities for career progression within a globally recognized manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing performance and reliability improvement.
• Knowledge of equipment installation and continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading capital projects involving new machinery and site infrastructure.
• Managing equipment installations and upgrades from concept to completion.
• Providing technical support during installation and project handover.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Equipment installation

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD

CMMS

Oracle

Job description

Role: Project Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical)
Shift: Monday to Friday, Days
Salary: £55,000 - £57,500 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Assurance (6x salary) + Comprehensive Sick Pay
Location: Exeter

Are you a Project Engineer or an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to move into projects? Whether your background is electrical or mechanical, this is an opportunity to join a world‑class manufacturer investing heavily in its people, facilities and engineering infrastructure.

Backed by a multi‑billion‑pound global organisation, you'll play a key role in delivering capital projects, improving manufacturing performance and supporting the continued development of a highly automated production site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading capital projects involving new machinery, production equipment and site infrastructure.
• Managing equipment installations, upgrades and site improvement projects from concept through to completion.
• Specifying and sourcing machinery, equipment and engineering components.
• Managing contractors and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Developing project plans, equipment layouts and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Supporting reliability improvements by identifying long‑term engineering solutions to recurring equipment issues.
• Providing technical support during installation, commissioning and project handover.
• Maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards.

What’s In It For You?

• Monday to Friday days with an excellent work‑life balance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus a 3‑day Christmas shutdown.
• Annual bonus.
• Annual salary reviews.
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance (6x salary).
• Comprehensive sick pay (6 months full pay followed by 6 months half pay).
• Long‑term job security with a globally recognised manufacturer.
• Significant ongoing investment in engineering and manufacturing.
• Training, development and genuine career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering, or relevant industry experience.
• Experience delivering engineering projects within a manufacturing, production or heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of equipment installation, plant upgrades or continuous improvement projects.
• Understanding of manufacturing performance and reliability improvement.
• CAD experience and knowledge of CMMS, Oracle or automation systems would be advantageous.
• A practical engineering background with good knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that continues to invest heavily in its engineering function. Whether you're already working in projects or you're a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer looking to move into a project‑focused role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to discuss the opportunity in confidence with our specialist engineering recruiter, Liam Reid.

Know someone who could be interested? Ask us about our referral scheme.