Recruit4staff are representing a leading Engineering company in their search for a Project Engineer to work in Walsall.
Job Details:
1. Pay: Up to £45,000 per annum DOE (Overtime available)
2. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Day shifts)
3. Duration: Permanent
4. Benefits: 26 days holiday + bank holidays, pension (auto-enrolment), free onsite parking, training, uniform, PPE provided, corporate gym discount
Job Role:
As a Project Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time while meeting technical and commercial requirements. The Project Engineer will support the development of bespoke jigs and fixtures and assist in introducing new machinery into production processes. This Project Engineer position involves close collaboration with multiple departments, preparing project documentation, and overseeing project progress from enquiry through to completion.
Key Duties - Project Engineer:
5. Process project enquiries, breaking them down into materials, labour, consumables, and tooling requirements
6. Collaborate across departments to gather information for accurate quotations
7. Prepare quotations and estimate project man-hours
8. Manage client purchase orders and raise internal purchase orders
9. Create detailed work packages for the shop floor
10. Distribute project documentation to relevant departments
11. Monitor contract performance, milestones, and project expenditure
Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:
12. Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent) or time-served
13. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an engineering or technical environment
14. Strong understanding of engineering principles, including trigonometry
15. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
16. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and 2D CAD software
Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications:
17. Previous workshop experience as a Fabricator Welder, Manufacturing Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer
18. Experience transitioning from shop floor to office-based engineering roles
Additional Information:
19. Some shop floor involvement is required alongside office-based work
20. Security clearance will be required in line with UKSV procedures
Commutable From: Bilston, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury, Walsall, Cannock, Brownhills, Burntwood, Tamworth
Similar Job Titles: Technical Engineer, Contracts Engineer, Project Engineer, Projects Engineer