Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Project Engineer

Caldicot, South Wales (Hybrid Working Available)
£40,000 – £48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time | Flexible Hours

ATA Recruitment are supporting a global leader in water and wastewater treatment technologies
, delivering innovative engineered solutions that support critical industries worldwide, including marine, offshore energy, utilities, and industrial processing
.

With a strong international footprint, the business operates across multiple continents with thousands of employees globally and annual revenues exceeding $1bn
.

The UK division includes a specialist engineering and manufacturing facility focused on water treatment systems
, used to:

• Protect marine and offshore assets
• Prevent biofouling in pipelines and cooling systems

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a highly skilled engineering team.

This is a key role responsible for delivering engineering projects from initial design through to commissioning
, ensuring all technical, commercial, and quality objectives are met.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including design, electrical, manufacturing, and project management
, as well as liaising directly with clients and suppliers.

• Manage engineering projects from award through to completion and handover
• Interpret client specifications and translate into engineering deliverables and system designs
• Oversee and coordinate technical design activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, controls)
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Resolve technical issues during manufacturing, site installation, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ISO 9001 quality standards
  • Health & safety and CDM regulations
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Essential

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering
• Ability to interpret complex technical documentation and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, including client-facing experience
• Strong organisational and problem-solving ability

• £40,000 – £48,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working (2 days remote)
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00–15:30)
• 25 days holiday + option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Clear progression opportunities within a global engineering group
• Opportunity to work on international, high-profile engineering projects

• Join a market-leading organisation in a rapidly growing sector
• Work on cutting-edge technologies solving real-world water challenges
• Be part of a collaborative, technically strong engineering team
• Enjoy long-term career progression in a stable, global business

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.