Project Engineer

Location: Banbury, UK
Department: Projects
Reporting to: Department Manager – Projects
Travel: Regular UK travel, occasional European travel

About Us

Our client is a global leader in providing bespoke capital equipment solutions to industrial laundry operations. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tailored systems with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Engineer to take full ownership of complex engineering projects from order through to commissioning and handover. This is a customer-facing role that involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams across departments to ensure successful, safe, and timely project delivery within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through design, procurement, manufacture, installation, and commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Plan and chair key meetings (e.g., handovers, customer meetings), including follow-up actions and documentation.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation and schedules.
• Oversee technical design processes and support safety and quality reviews.
• Coordinate Health & Safety compliance (e.g., risk assessments, method statements).
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and clients throughout project lifecycles.
• Manage costs, negotiate variations, and prevent scope creep.
• Maintain high professional standards in all communications.
• Support sales teams with surveys, layouts, and Gantt chart planning.

About You

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Structural, or Design preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Project Management processes (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects in a technical environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, travel regularly, and manage time effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience with capital equipment projects.
• Contract negotiation and commercial awareness.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in a high-performing engineering team.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to work on bespoke, industry-leading engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits.