Project Engineer at Franklin Hodge Industries Ltd, Hereford

Project Engineer 

Location: Hereford
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
 

About Us

Franklin Hodge Industries Limited are leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of grain silos, cooling towers and liquid storage systems for the storage of fire sprinkler, industrial process and drinking (potable) water.

From our office in Hereford and manufacturing facility in Birmingham, we supply our products across a wide range of industries, both nationally and internationally.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Project Engineer to join our team in Hereford, with a particular focus on the coordination and delivery of grain silo construction and installation projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an engineering background, including a recent engineering graduate, who is looking to develop their career within project engineering and project management.

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will be involved in managing silo projects from initial planning through to completion, coordinating with customers, suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

The role will involve a combination of office-based project coordination and site visits, providing valuable exposure to specialist engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination and management of grain silo construction and installation projects from initial order through to completion.
• Act as a key point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates and ensuring requirements are understood and met.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple sites, ensuring materials, resources and subcontractors are organised effectively.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors regarding quotations, procurement, deliveries and project requirements.
• Attend and support project meetings, maintaining accurate records of progress, actions, risks and any changes to project requirements.
• Carry out site visits, surveys and inspections as required to monitor progress, quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Support the resolution of technical, operational and customer-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their knowledge and experience within a specialist engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree, qualification or relevant practical experience in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in project engineering, project coordination or project management would be advantageous, although recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• An interest in engineering projects, construction and industrial installations.
• Previous experience or knowledge of grain silos, steel structures or mechanical installations would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Flexibility to travel to customer sites when required.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a well-established specialist engineering business.

You will gain hands-on experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of silo construction projects, working alongside experienced engineering and project management professionals.

The role offers the opportunity to develop both technical and commercial skills, with the potential to take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.

Interested?

If you have an engineering background and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career in project engineering, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Franklin Hodge Industries and take the next step in your engineering career.