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Junior Project Engineer (Pressure Systems) - Technical Services
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Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Salary: c£33,500 depending on experience, plus allowances
Location: Office based: ZE Technical Centre - Steelpark Unit 3, Steelpark Way, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3BF
Closing date for applications: 17th April 2026
Note: Candidates that are successful in the first part of the application process will be invited to an assessment day on 29th April at the Technical Centre - Steelpark.
The Opportunity
Zurich Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Project Engineer (Pressure Systems) to join our Technical Services team. This role plays a key part in supporting our pressure systems discipline by delivering high‑quality, fee‑earning technical projects, contributing to engineering investigations, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
Reporting to the Pressure Systems Team Manager, you will work closely with senior engineering colleagues to support the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of technical services to our customers across the UK.
What you’ll be doing
* Manage and deliver fee‑earning pressure systems projects, ensuring work is completed to agreed technical quality and professional standards.
* Undertake technical engineering investigations and research to support performance optimisation and engineering decision‑making.
* Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards, legislation and internal quality systems within the pressure systems discipline.
* Prepare accurate estimates of resources required for projects and manage work to ensure commercial and technical objectives are achieved.
* Shape the future of the department by driving the combined pricing and invoicing structure for Certification Services, Repairs and Modifications and NDT.
* Promote a positive customer perception of Zurich Engineering’s technical capabilities through professional conduct and high‑quality outputs.
* Ensure risk assessments and safe systems of work are followed at all times.
* Work collaboratively with the Technical Services team, including Principal Engineers, Senior Engineers and governance colleagues.
What you’ll bring
* A minimum of a level 3 qualification or suitable A or T levels in STEM subjects.
* Professional registration at Eng Tech or working towards will be expected.
* Working knowledge of relevant pressure systems standards and legislation, particularly as they apply to small assemblies would be an advantage.
* Experience of working within a technical engineering environment, coordinating and supporting engineering activities would be an advantage.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared technical and commercial objectives.
* Familiar with Microsoft office 365 tools.
* A strong focus on quality, safety and professional standards.
* The ability to communicate well both written and verbally, to internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
What’s in It for You
* The opportunity to work within a highly respected Technical Services function, supporting complex and varied pressure systems work.
* Exposure to experienced Principal and Senior Engineers, supporting ongoing technical development.
* Supported training and mentoring.
* Funded education to level 4.
* Support and mentoring to I Eng level.
* A role that combines technical depth, project responsibility and customer impact.
* The chance to contribute to the continued development and capability of Zurich Engineering’s pressure systems discipline.
Additional Benefits
* 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
* Annual company bonus.
* Private medical insurance.
* Optional purchase of up to 20 additional holiday days or sale of some holiday.
* Three days paid volunteering.
* Up to 16 weeks’ full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Access to Virtual GP appointments.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free flu jab.
* Access to a wealth of support from wellbeing partners.
* Income protection.
* Life cover – four times your salary.
As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.
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