Project Engineer, Process Engineer

The only way to truly know the benefits of this culture is to experience it as an EMR employee, but some examples of the support we offer include:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme, giving every colleague – and their dependents – unlimited access to GPs and counselling, as well as cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on any aspect of health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running - and to be recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces in Manufacturing, Production & Transportation.

But it's about so much more than badges to us, it's about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

Every year, EMR recycles millions of tonnes of metal and materials, helping reduce carbon emissions, protect natural resources and create a more sustainable future. Behind every tonne processed is a complex network of shredders, conveyors, separation equipment, process plant and industrial systems. As we continue to invest in our operations across the UK, we’re looking for a Project Engineer to help deliver the next generation of engineering projects that keep our business moving.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll see your ideas become reality, take ownership of projects and develop your career within a growing engineering team, we’ll love to hear from you. You’ll join our Central Engineering Team, supporting the delivery of capital projects across our UK operations. Working alongside experienced engineers and operational teams, you’ll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle—from developing concepts and layouts through to procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.

No two projects are the same. One week you might be developing a new material handling system, the next supporting the installation of processing equipment or commissioning a plant upgrade that improves safety, reliability and performance.

As your experience grows, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, managing your own projects and becoming a trusted technical lead within the business.

Deliver engineering projects from concept through to commissioning.

• Develop process layouts, equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Produce and review 2D and 3D CAD layouts.
• Work with suppliers to specify, procure and deliver new equipment.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered safely and efficiently.

We’re interested in engineers who enjoy solving practical problems and delivering real engineering solutions.

• Experience delivering engineering or capital projects.
• Mechanical engineering knowledge, with an understanding of industrial plant and equipment.
• Experience using 2D or 3D CAD software.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach with a willingness to travel to sites across the UK when required.
• You'll ideally have experience in one or more of the following industries: recycling and resource recovery, materials handling, quarrying and aggregates, mining and minerals processing, heavy manufacturing, steel and metals, food, chemical or other process industries.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.