Project Engineer

Candour Talent are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our client based in Swansea.

• Location: Swansea
• Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Salary: £37.5-40k
• Benefits: Company pension and 25+8 days annual leave

Our client, an established engineering organisation specialising in process design, manufacturing, and sustainable engineering solutions is seeking a Project Engineer to join its growing team. The company delivers engineered systems for industries including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, dairy, and chemical sectors.

The role is suited to an engineer seeking responsibility for end-to-end project delivery within a technically focused manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing engineering projects from initial design through to manufacture, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance. The role involves process design, equipment specification, procurement, customer liaison, site work, risk assessments, cost estimation, and technical reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design process flow diagrams, defining instrumentation and control requirements.
• Source and procure fluid handling equipment and materials for plant construction.
• Supervise workshop-based plant construction and liaise with workshop personnel.
• Manage projects from inception to final acceptance, including design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning—often on-site with customers.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety-related studies.
• Collaborate with customers throughout project progress.
• Prepare cost estimates for sales quotations, including calculations involving fluid/thermo dynamics.
• Conduct pilot plant trials both at our Swansea facility and on customer sites.
• Prepare detailed trial reports.
• Travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience within process manufacturing and equipment design/specification.
• Understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, instrumentation, and control systems (desirable).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Project management experience.
• Full driving licence.

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How to Apply:

Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk

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