Senior Project Engineer

Position:
Senior Project Engineer – Godalming. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000. A leading engineering firm near Godalming is seeking a senior, hands‑on engineering leader to manage multi‑disciplinary projects across process, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation scopes. You will produce P&IDs, specify and procure process equipment, coordinate with controls engineers, and oversee installation and commissioning. The role requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

This opportunity offers the chance to shape project strategy, mentor colleagues, and represent the business professionally to clients and partners worldwide.

• Provide strong leadership and technical direction to project teams, setting clear objectives and supporting high levels of delivery and accountability.
• Take full ownership of projects from concept and detailed design, including production of P&IDs, through procurement, site installation, commissioning, and final handover.
• Specify process equipment and manage procurement activities in line with technical and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the Controls team to ensure effective system integration and project execution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and supply chain partners on a global basis.
• Review and manage technical tenders, costings, and supplier approval processes.
• Mentor colleagues to strengthen the overall capability of the project team.
• Maintain adherence to ISO
  9001 standards, health and safety legislation, and all relevant statutory obligations.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational best practice.
• Serve as the main point of contact for customer support agreements and spare parts coordination.

• Demonstrable experience across all stages of process equipment projects – ideally within Industrial Gases and Pipework environments.
• Degree qualified in a Mechanical, Industrial, or Process Engineering discipline.
• Highly effective leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong technical expertise within process, mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation engineering disciplines.
• Proven track record of delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within agreed financial targets.
• Strong focus on quality standards, continuous improvement, and delivering excellent outcomes for customers.
• Either IOSH or NEBOSH qualification advantageous.
• Commutable distance to Godalming.
• Full UK Driving Licence & Passport with a willingness to travel.

• Salary £55,000 - £60,000 dependent upon experience.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Working hours, Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (40 hour working week).
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Pension.