Project Engineer
Location: Rochdale, UK
Full Time - 37 Hours per Week
Salary Dependent on Experience + Paid Overtime + Company Pension + Flexitime
UK & Overseas Travel Required - Office-Based with Site Visits
Core Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm, Fri 8:30am-2:00pm
My client is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineer to manage and coordinate engineering projects from order receipt through to successful installation and handover. This office-based role requires occasional UK and overseas travel, and regular customer site visits.
As the key point of contact for the customer throughout the project lifecycle, you’ll ensure each project is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while keeping all internal departments aligned and informed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Agree and manage project schedules in line with customer expectations
* Coordinate with design and production teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery
* Obtain customer approvals and manage technical queries throughout the project
* Support electrical and software teams with required project information
* Maintain thorough documentation for deviations, milestones, and changes
* Organise internal testing, FATs, and customer inspections
* Plan and manage installations, subcontractor coordination, and commissioning support
* Provide technical support throughout the life of the equipment
What My Client is Looking For:
* Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
* Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
* Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
* Attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Willingness to travel (UK and abroad) as required
* Ability to reliably commute or relocate before starting work