Project Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Location: Office-Based - East Midlands Type: Permanent, Full time Our client: Our client, a highly specialised engineering firm, operating within the motorsport/ high-end automotive industry. The opportunity: They are looking for a Project Engineer to join their growing team. This is an early-stage search, and they are keen to engage with individuals who blend hands-on engineering expertise with strong project coordination skills. This is a mid-level opportunity, ideal for someone with around 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering field and looking to step into a role that offers technical depth, leadership potential, and close involvement in ongoing development projects. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting and reporting directly to the Head of Engineering. Taking a lead role on engineering tasks (approx. 60%) while also managing project activities (approx. 40%). Mentoring and guiding junior team members within a small, tight-knit technical group. Working on specialist mechanical systems, contributing to both design and development phases. What they're Looking For: To be successful, candidates must have hands-on experience in at least one of the following technical areas: Suspension systems Gearbox internals Hydraulic systems Clutch systems Preferred Skills & Tools: Experience with Creo CAD software is ideal, but those with a strong 3D CAD background in other platforms will still be considered. Strong communication and leadership traits-this is just as much about character fit as it is capability. If you're an engineer with a background in specialist drivetrain or motion-control components and you're looking to play a key role in a fast-evolving team, we'd love to hear from you