Project Engineer

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• Immediate start available
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Visible role within a growing engineering business
• Free on-site parking

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Project Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

If you are a Project Engineer from Engineering/Manufacturing, apply now for an immediate response!

The job you’ll do:

• Support Project Managers in the successful delivery of assigned contracts from initiation through to completion.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all project-related activities, both internally and externally, to ensure the efficient execution of contracts for the supply of equipment and services.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring all contractual deliverables are completed and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate the procurement of goods and services required to fulfil contractual obligations.
• Monitor project expenditure, ensuring budgets are maintained and identifying opportunities for cost savings where possible.
• Define project scope, activities, sequencing, and estimated durations to develop realistic and achievable project schedules using the EPMS.
• Work closely with Procurement teams to ensure the timely sourcing and delivery of materials and services.
• Collaborate with the Quality department to develop project Inspection, Test and Quality Plans.
• Maintain clear and effective communication across all business functions to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor and manage project labour hours to ensure efficient resource utilisation.
• Control project costs, including materials, services, and labour, to ensure delivery within approved budgets.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through proactive communication, reducing uncertainty and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimise their impact on project delivery.

About you:

• Experience working within a Mechanically focused role within Engineering/Manufacturing (Project Management preferable)
• Ideally qualified in a relevant Engineering/Project related discipline (NVQ, HNC, HND, Degree etc.)
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Well organised and self-motivated
• Able to work well both independently and within a team
• IT Literate