Project Engineer - Process Engineering

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; West Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare Plan

Bonus

Career Development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineer to own process engineering projects from design through installation and commissioning in Somerset.

You will work on process systems, including pumps, valves, pipework and controls, coordinating with customers to meet technical requirements. The role combines design, project management and hands-on problem solving, with travel to customer sites as needed and regular office-based work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as Project Engineer, Process Engineer or Mechanical Project Engineer on industrial plant/process equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, P&IDs and specifications.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Managing engineering projects from initial scope and design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Working with customers to establish technical requirements, specifications and project deliverables.
• Developing and coordinating engineering designs, drawings, specifications and bills of materials.
• Working with process equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, filtration systems, dosing equipment and associated controls.
• Reviewing technical drawings, process schematics and P&IDs.
• Preparing project schedules, budgets, resource plans and installation programmes.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, workshop personnel, contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs, progress and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Providing technical support throughout manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Managing design changes, resolving technical challenges and maintaining communication with customers.
• Ensuring projects meet relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Supporting final commissioning, documentation and customer handover.

Skills

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Communication with customers

Budgeting & scheduling

P&ID interpretation

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer - Process Engineering & Water Treatment

Location: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare Plan, Bonus & Career Development

Are you an experienced Project Engineer or Process Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership of engineering projects from initial design through to installation and commissioning?

Perhaps you're currently working within water treatment, chemical processing, food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or another process-driven industry and looking for a position where you can combine your technical engineering knowledge with project management responsibilities.

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established and growing engineering business specialising in process systems. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Project Engineer to join their team in Somerset.

This isn't simply a project coordination role. We're looking for someone with a strong technical engineering background who understands how process systems are designed, specified, manufactured and installed.

You'll work on a variety of industrial projects, from individual process systems through to fully integrated installations, supporting customers across manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and aerospace.

The position is primarily office-based, with travel to customer and supplier sites when required.

What you'll be doing

• Managing engineering projects from initial scope and design through to manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Working with customers to establish technical requirements, specifications and project deliverables.
• Developing and coordinating engineering designs, drawings, specifications and bills of materials.
• Working with process equipment including pumps, valves, pipework, filtration systems, dosing equipment and associated controls.
• Reviewing technical drawings, process schematics and P&IDs.
• Preparing project schedules, budgets, resource plans and installation programmes.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, workshop personnel, contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs, progress and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Providing technical support throughout manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Managing design changes, resolving technical challenges and maintaining communication with customers.
• Ensuring projects meet relevant quality, safety and regulatory standards.
• Supporting final commissioning, documentation and customer handover.

What we're looking for

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a Project Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Project Engineer or similar.
• Experience delivering engineering projects involving industrial plant, process equipment or mechanical systems.
• Good technical understanding of pumps, valves, pipework, fluid handling systems and associated controls.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and P&IDs.
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering design software.
• Understanding of project budgets, scheduling, procurement and contractor management.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to make engineering decisions.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's in it for you?

• £40,000 - £60,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Annual Profit-Related Bonus Scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Varied industrial engineering projects
• Technical training and career development
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced Project, Process and Design Engineers
• Permanent position within an established and growing engineering business

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical design, problem-solving and project delivery, with the satisfaction of seeing projects progress from concept through to fully operational systems.

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're an experienced Project Engineer, Process Engineer or Mechanical Project Engineer with a background in industrial process systems, we'd be keen to hear from you.