Project Engineer. Capital Equipment Installation
A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Project Engineer to support a major upcoming installation project on site.
Location: Leicestershire Fully site-based
Salary: £50,000
The Role
Lead the installation of capital equipment and site improvement projects from concept through to handover
Manage project timelines, budgets, safety, and quality across all stages
Work closely with suppliers and contractors on equipment design and delivery
Take a hands-on role in installation and commissioning activities
Line manage a small team, including one Installation Engineer
Report directly into the Engineering Manager
Requirements
Proven experience in both project engineering/project management and hands-on installation/commissioning
Strong engineering background, ideally electrically biased (HNC/HND or equivalent)
Experience working with capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing machinery
Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, or mechatronics preferred
Ability to manage suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of health and safety within engineering environments
Opportunity
Key hire due to a significant upcoming installation project
High-impact role with full ownership of project delivery
Long-term opportunity within a growing engineering environment
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