Project Engineer; Retrofit
Job in
Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-10
Listing for:
Proactive Global
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Project Engineer - Retrofit Team
Role Overview
The Project Engineer will work as a member of the Retrofit team to manage and provide the necessary engineering detail so that solutions can be built safely, to all relevant standards and cost effectively. Project Engineers work on multiple projects with values from £50k up to £5 million and ensure the development of engineered solutions from customer commitment through implementation and handover.
The role is based out of the Market Harborough office and the successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly to sites across Northern Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering:
* Translates customer requests into design solutions with support from the Project Engineering Team Leader and others
* Reviews design operational feasibility
* Reviews Material Flow Diagrams in conjunction with the Simulation department
* Conducts value engineering of solutions
* Prepares appropriate system layouts to provide solutions to customer requirements
* Prepares site mechanical installation packs
* Prepares detailed specifications and design documents needed for production
* Reviews equipment design and specifications to ensure standardisation of design across all projects
* Reviews equipment through puts and capacities in conjunction with the Simulation Department
Project Documentation & Management
* Prepares project technical summaries
* Develops technical specifications for 3rd party equipment
* Conducts technical analysis of 3rd party equipment quotations
* Develops design risk assessments and reviews projects to ensure full compliance with current legislation
* Participates in regular design team reviews including the preparation of adequate minutes
* Participates in project review meetings
* Surveys sites and installations
* Manages general project documentation
Assists in the preparation of H&S files and technical files
Technical & Software Skills
Uses MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, Outlook) and CAD Software (AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Navisworks, Trimble) in execution of duties
Ensures that appropriate equipment is used through technical detail engineering
Designs to relevant CE norms and legislative standards
Demonstrates knowledge of local authority regulations
Collaboration & Support:
Provides technical support to the sales team as required
Attends customer meetings as required
Works collaboratively, supportively and integratively with colleagues and other departments
Maintains and develops departmental processes to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency
Identifies add-value opportunities
Identifies cost-saving opportunities
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in a Project Engineering role within an automated materials handling environment
Skilled in setting up designs in AutoCAD and Material Cost Calculation
Previous experience providing management information to customers and management
Experience being part of technical engineering and/or concept sales teams
Willing to travel within the UK and Northern Europe for client meetings and other entities
Desirable Requirements
Experience working with SLA agreements with supplying partners
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