Mechanical Project Engineer
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits + Profit-Related Bonus
Location: Derbyshire (office-based with occasional overseas travel)
Hours: Full-time | Flexi-time available
Are you a qualified Mechanical Project Engineer looking for your next challenge within a global manufacturing business?
Our client is a leading international company providing bespoke engineered solutions across multiple industries. With manufacturing facilities worldwide, they design and deliver high-quality, custom-built products that meet exact customer specifications.
The Role
As a Mechanical Project Engineer, you'll report to the Projects Department Manager and take ownership of project planning, coordination, and delivery — ensuring all bespoke projects are executed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standard.
This is an office-based role with occasional travel to customer and supplier sites in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of mechanical engineering projects from concept to completion
* Coordinate multi-disciplined design teams (mechanical, electrical, and production)
* Oversee project strategy, scheduling, budgets, and reporting
* Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
* Ensure compliance with company standards, safety, and quality expectations
* Support continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering processes
About You
* HNC / Level 4 or above in Engineering (Degree desirable)
* PRINCE2, APMP, or other recognised Project Management qualification
* Experience working on large-scale mechanical, power, or oil & gas projects
* Strong technical knowledge of fabrication, manufacturing, and workshop machinery
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* A second language would be an advantage but not essential
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)
* Profit‑related annual bonus
* Flexible working hours (flexi-time scheme)
* Company laptop and mobile phone
* Excellent development opportunities within a growing global organisation
If you have the drive, technical capability, and leadership to deliver complex engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.
We invite suitably experienced candidates to apply by following the appropriate links or by contacting Recruit 2 You directly on (phone number removed) who are acting as an employment agency for this hire.
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