Job Description
Project Engineer (Mechanical/E&I) | Gloucester | £40,000–£45,000 | Permanent
Workshop Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering business in recruiting a Project Engineer (Mechanical/E&I) to oversee the delivery of bespoke compressor packages for a range of industry clients. This is a varied, hands-on role involving project management, technical coordination and client liaison, taking responsibility for projects from initial planning through to manufacture, build and testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of bespoke compressor package projects.
- Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout each project.
- Plan, schedule and monitor activities to achieve key deadlines.
- Coordinate clients, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
- Resolve technical and commercial issues while protecting business interests.
- Guide design teams to deliver drawings in line with project specifications.
- Raise and manage purchase orders for equipment and materials.
- Coordinate manufacturing, assembly and testing activities to meet project milestones and budgets.
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Degree-level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working with P&ID and General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
- Awareness of engineering standards such as ATEX and ASME.
- Experience using project management tools and Microsoft Project.
- Understanding of technical and commercial purchase order and contract management.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and suppliers.
- Proactive, resilient and able to use initiative while working as part of a team.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am–1:00pm
- Salary: £40,000–£45,000
- Generous performance-related bonus scheme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 33 days'' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.