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Project Engineer (Technical Lead)

£42,500 - £50,000 + Technical Career Progression + Private Pension + Early finish on Fridays

Workshop Based, Commutable from Northamptonshire, Wellingborough, Coventry and surrounding areas

Are you a Project Engineer or similar looking to be heavily invested in through technical training, scope of career progression all whilst overseeing and improving bespoke manufa.

Project Engineer

Commuting distance to London (SE1)

Sector Experience: Fire Safety Solutions Installation

Salary: £Competitive

The Client

They are a leading provider of innovative fire safety solutions, specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of advanced fire detection and suppression systems. With a commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the company delivers tailored, high-quality services across various sectors, ensuring compliance with stringent safety standards. Their expert team leverages cutting-edge technology to offer reliable, efficient, and discreet fire protection solutions that blend seamlessly into any environment.

As part of the main contracts team, you will support a Project Manager(s) in all aspects of project engineering of fire protection systems, based in the London area.

Please consider this role if you are currently a Project Engineer, Contract Engineer, or Contracts Manager 

Responsibilities

•    Site surveys

•    Procurement of labour, equipment and fabrication

•    Liaising with clients, consultants, suppliers and site managers/supervisors

•    In partnership with your Project Manager, be involved in the cost control of contracts/projects

•    Keep records of installation progress and monitor against program of rewards

•    Keep up to date site records, including diary of all site operatives working on your projects

•    Maintain compliance on site with issued and approved method statements and risk assessments

•    Assist with testing and commissioning

•    Location is covering inside and around the M25

Essential Skills

•    CSCS card

•    Background in commercial sprinkler contracts, wet riser systems and dry riser systems

•    Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and similar project management software

Desirable

•    Competitive salary

•    Understanding of Sprinkler related standards BS EN12845, LPC Rules & BS9990

•    LPCB Design qualification(s)

•    SSSTS or SMSTS

•    NVQ level 3 or above in site management/project management

•    Understanding of procurement and cost control

•    A can-do hands-on attitude

•    Excellent customer service skills, with a friendly approach

•    Excellent verbal communication skills

•    Ability to multitask

•    Willingness to learn and develop

•    Reliability

What Argus Fire Offers

•    Competitive salary

•    25 days holidays, plus bank holidays ( 3 days holiday must be used for Christmas shut down)

•    Company pension

•    Life insurance

•    Employee Assistance Program

Please consider this role if you are currently a Project Engineer, Contract Engineer, or Contracts Manager 

For information on the role please call Giles Churchill – Director - Fire at Amida Solutions on (phone number removed). I am available to book calls in from 8am to 8pm Mon to Fri & Weekends.

Project Engineer
£35,000 - £8,000 + up to 25% Bonus + Company Car
Stockport + UK Travel

Are you a technically focused engineer looking for a varied role that combines project management, site coordination, and customer interaction

Our client, a UK-based division of an international engineering group, specialises in delivering ventilation focused engineering solutions across a range of industrial sectors. As part of their ongoing UK expansion, they are seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of technical solutions for major clients. This is a hands-on role with strong collaboration between technical and commercial teams, offering a clear route for development and long-term progression.

Based partly from the Stockport office and frequently visiting customer sites across the UK, you’ll play a vital part in overseeing the full lifecycle of each project—from internal handover and technical planning to final installation and commissioning. The ideal candidate will bring engineering know-how, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to manage stakeholders and ensure project success. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate relevant industry experience and a strong technical engineering skill-set; for high-potential individuals with strong academic credentials, relevant, ideally UK-based engineering experience is also required.

• Act as the key point of contact for live projects following sales confirmation

• Coordinate technical requirements, documentation and supplier inputs

• Liaise with internal teams to plan resource and scheduling for site works

• Attend meetings with clients to agree project scope and review progress

• Ensure installations run smoothly, resolving issues and adapting plans as needed

• Support site-based activities including documentation, compliance and safety

• Track costs and manage project budgets in collaboration with the finance team

• Assist with testing and final handover to ensure client satisfaction

Essential:

• HNC or above in Mechanical, Electro-Mechanical or related Engineering discipline

• Solid foundation in engineering principles, with at least 3 years’ relevant experience

• Comfortable working both on-site and in a customer-facing environment

• Strong communication, organisation and analytical problem-solving skills

• UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally

• Located within approximately 1 hour of Stockport

Desirable:

• Background in mechanical or industrial engineering projects

• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating site works

• Commercial awareness with an understanding of cost tracking and project margins

• Exposure to safety documentation (RAMS), commissioning or after-sales support

This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer seeking variety, responsibility and the chance to grow within a technically complex and commercially significant environment. You’ll be joining a well-respected business with high-profile clients and a reputation for engineering excellence. The company offers structured technical mentoring, support from a collaborative team, and clear long-term development. Package includes a salary of £35,000 8,000 (dependent on experience), bonus and incentive schemes, a company vehicle, enhanced pension, and 23 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service).

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.

The Role: Trainee Project Engineer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Project Engineer to join a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment for the convenience and ready meals sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to build a career in engineering project management within a supportive and dynamic team.

This full-time, permanent role based in the UK will provide hands-on experience and structured training, giving you the opportunity to work closely with senior engineers and contribute to exciting projects. As a Trainee Project Engineer, you will support the delivery of customer projects both in the office and occasionally on-site across the UK and overseas.

Main Responsibilities (Trainee Project Engineer):
• Support senior project engineers in managing projects from order to completion
• Assist with project scope development and technical documentation
• Help prepare project schedules, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and drawings
• Support the coordination of logistics, packing, shipping, and export documentation
• Participate in equipment installation and testing activities (FATs and SATs)
• Prepare RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) for site work
• Assist in producing training materials and customer handover packs
• Gain exposure to budget tracking and project cost awareness

Skills/Experience (Trainee Project Engineer):
• Strong interest in engineering and project delivery
• Confident communicator with the ability to work across teams
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Organised with good attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Office; MS Project or AutoCAD experience is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles is desirable
• Willingness to travel in the UK and abroad
• Full UK driving licence preferred (or willingness to work towards one)

Salary & Working Hours (Trainee Project Engineer):
• Competitive starting salary with progression opportunities
• Full-time, permanent role
• Office-based with occasional UK and international travel

Benefits (Trainee Project Engineer):
• Comprehensive training and mentorship provided
• Career progression opportunities into Project Engineer roles and beyond
• Involvement in exciting UK and overseas projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines
• Long-term stability with a growing, respected employer

If the position of Trainee Project Engineer is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you have any questions regarding this Trainee Project Engineer role, please don’t hesitate to contact our office on (phone number removed).

Job Title:
Project Engineer

Location:
Teesside

The Company:
Our client is a leading organisation in the medical device manufacturing sector, committed to innovation, quality, and the continuous development of both their products and people. With cutting-edge facilities and a collaborative team culture, they offer an exceptional working environment for skilled professionals seeking stability and growth.

Salary:
Competitive DOE

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
li>25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• On-the-job training and development
• Flexible working options (where applicable)

Job Description:
As a Project Engineer, you’ll be pivotal in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and development projects from RFQ to pre-production. You’ll manage the planning, coordination, and execution of technical activities across multiple disciplines to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery. This includes RFQ processing, cost analysis, feasibility assessments, BOM management, and supporting procurement and validation processes.

You’ll work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to interpret project needs and deliver engineering solutions that align with customer expectations and business objectives. This is a cross-functional role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic and varied engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• M nage and support development and NPI projects
• RFQ processing, material costings, and feasibility analysis
• Review and prepare cost cards for commercial review
• Support PO, sales order, and contract review processes
• Create and maintain accurate BOMs
• Manage materials and subcontract requisitions
• Define specifications for project equipment and plans
• Liaise directly with clients and senior engineers to refine solutions
• Create project metrics, process flow diagrams, FMEAs, validation plans, and customer-specific PPAP documentation

Skills & Experience:

• Experience supporting technical/engineering projects (NPI or development preferred)
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation: BOMs, FMEAs, process flows, PPAP, validation protocols
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and liaise with customers
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach to engineering challenges
• Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment (automotive, medical, or related sectors ideal)

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering team
• Work on high-impact projects across cutting-edge sectors
• Progress your career in a supportive environment with excellent training
• Gain exposure to cross-functional teams and customer engagement
• Opportunity to shape and influence project delivery and engineering methodology

Project Engineer - Rochdale - £40K-£0K + Bonus

Rochdale, Lancashire
0,000 – £5 000 + Bonus + Annual Pay Rises
Predominantly office-based | Occasional travel

We’re recruiting on behalf of a successful engineering business based in Rochdale who are expanding across all departments and seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team.

Supplying process plants, systems and equipment to a global customer base, they deliver bespoke engineered solutions and are enjoying strong sales, a full order book, and consistent year-on-year pay increases. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering projects from cradle to grave.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you’ll oversee projects from order through to customer handover, ensuring they are delivered on time, on spec, and to the highest quality standards:

• Managing projects from initial kick-off through to installation and handover
li>Acting as the primary customer point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaising closely with customers, suppliers, sales, design, production, installation, and procurement teams
• Reviewing designs to ensure they meet project specifications and requirements
• eading project kick-off meetings and coordinating internal resources
• Managing project schedules and ensuring delivery to agreed timelines
• Signing off material procurement for projects
• Organising shipping, logistics, and documentation
• Coordinating and attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Overseeing smooth handover and close-out of projects

The Person

We’re looking for someone with:

< i>Proven experience in a Project Engineer or similar project delivery role (ideally within machinery, process systems, or capital equipment)
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

What’s On Offer:

< i>£40,000 0,000 salary li>Bonus scheme
• Annual salary reviews
• Predominantly office-based role with occasional travel
• Excellent career development opportunities within a growing business

Apply Now - If you’re an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager looking for your next opportunity, apply today or get in touch to find out more.

Project Engineer - Water Industry

Perfect role for a Fitter or Supervisor ready to take the next step

This is a permanent role/requirement paid CIS - 60,000 salary iscalculated with 4 weeks holiday (callouts/overtime not included)

A specialist mechanical contractor is looking for a Project Engineer to work on their Southern Water framework. They cover new installations andalso carry out maintenance on clean and wastewater projects.

If you are looking for your next move in the water and industrial sector, and have experience in water treatment and wastewaterengineering this opportunity is for you.

Why Apply?

• Plenty of on-call work and overtime (Earning up to 75,000)
• Part of a small, family-run business
• Clear progression into project management

Duties for Project Engineer:

• Work across multiple projects or one large scheme on the delivery of mechanical services in water
• Ensure that teams are kept up to date with project progress
• Overseeing RAMS
• Assist in ensuring a quality service is provided to the client
• Being involved in planning and coordinating the projects
• Ensure the project is running on time and budget
• Ensure health & safety is adhered to
• Be responsible for site inspections and progress reports

Qualifications and experience for Project Engineer:

• IOSH, SSSTS or NEBOSH general certificate would be an advantage

• Microsoft Office literate

• Experience working in the water industry or similar industrialenvironment

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions)operates across the following sectors, frameworks and industries:- water treatment, clean water, wastewater, waste water, wwtw, wtw, thames water, anglian water, cambridge water, essex water, ses water, southern water, southeast water, amp 6, amp7, scottish water, sutton and east surrey water, wessex water, south west water, severn trent water, welsh water, united utilities, yorkshire water, STW, sludge, treatment works, chemical dosing, sewage, pumping station, booster station, paper mill, brewery, food processing, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, process engineering

• Project Engineer
li>Newcastle upon Tyne
• Permanent, full time.
• Salary is competitive

We’re looking for a motivated Mechanical or Marine Engineering graduate (2:1 or above) to join a growing engineering business in the North East.

You’ll work on innovative subsea equipment used across the global energy industry.

What you’ll do

• G t hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
• Assist in the design and development of innovative products.
• Use 3D CAD (with opportunities to develop FEA skills).
• Work directly with clients on technical challenges.
• Support projects from concept to delivery

What we’re looking for

< i>BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Marine Engineering (2:1 or higher).
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• CAD skills (FEA knowledge is a bonus).

What’s in it for you?

< i>Real responsibility from day one.
• Training and mentoring to grow your skills.
• Work on cutting-edge projects.
• Competitive salary + benefits package.

We are not able to support sponsorship for this role. Due to the location and requirement for some travel in the UK, access to own transport is necessary.

We are currently looking for an experienced Project Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex infrastructure packages across a live airport environment. This is a contract position, operating inside IR35, working across multiple disciplines including civils, buildings, M&E, and runways.
This is a key role within a high-profile programme requiring strong technical and stakeholder coordination skills.

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  Support the planning, design, and delivery of engineering packages across civils, buildings, M&E, and airfield pavements and runways
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  Act as the technical lead on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and airport-specific operational requirements
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  Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery
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  Review and comment on design documents, method statements, risk assessments, and technical submittals
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  Monitor on-site works to ensure quality, safety, and environmental compliance
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  Provide input into procurement, contract management, and change control processes
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  Support commissioning, testing, and handover of completed assets to airport operators
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  Maintain accurate records and contribute to project reporting and governance

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  Previous experience working in live airport environments is essential
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  Strong multi-disciplinary understanding across civil, M&E, and building engineering packages
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  Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate stakeholders in high-pressure, regulated environments
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  Good understanding of relevant standards (e.g. CAA, ICAO), safety regulations, and operational constraints in airports
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  Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and professional membership preferred (CEng, IEng, etc.)