Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Position: Project Engineer (Permanent)
Project Engineer

Location:

Gloucester (site-based with some travel)
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 (DOE)

My client is looking for a proactive Project Engineer to take full ownership of allocated engineering projects from order through to delivery, ensuring performance, profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

The role

You will act as the key point of contact for customers and suppliers, coordinating internal teams across design, manufacturing, procurement and installation/commissioning. You will drive progress through structured planning, regular reviews, and strong technical oversight.

Key responsibilities

* Take direct control and full responsibility for the performance of assigned projects.

* Review and understand customer contracts, orders and technical specifications.

* Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers, acting as the primary project contact.

* Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams including Design, Manufacturing, Procurement and Installation/Commissioning.

* Liaise closely with the design team to provide direction and technical input where required.

* Convene and chair internal project review meetings to track progress, risks and actions.

* Attend customer sites for review meetings and design survey requirements.

* Attend supplier sites for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required.

* Maintain full financial control of project-related activity to maximise profitability and ensure accountability.

* Support the accounts function with project financial reporting.

* Work closely with Sales/Proposals to ensure accurate handover and completion of information on new projects.

* Produce detailed project plans and support internal planning meetings as required.

* Provide technical guidance and support to Sales and Marketing.

* Promote and enforce strict health & safety working practices at all times.

* Take responsibility for CE activity including preparation, authorisation and distribution of CE documentation/manuals in line with current legislation.

* Ensure equipment and systems conform to current legislation and meet customer specifications.

* Support the preparation of design risk assessments, method statements and site risk assessments.

About you

* Proven experience delivering engineering projects (ideally in machinery, automation, manufacturing or similar environments).

* Strong commercial awareness with confidence managing project budgets and reporting.

* Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

* Highly organised, methodical, and comfortable leading meetings.

* Good understanding of health & safety and a safety-first mindset.

* Willing to travel to customer and supplier sites as required