Project Engineer
Rochdale, Lancashire
£40,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Annual Pay Rises
Predominantly office-based | Occasional travel
We’re recruiting on behalf of a successful engineering business based in Rochdale who are expanding across all departments and seeking a Project Engineer to join their growing team.
Supplying process plants, systems and equipment to a global customer base, they deliver bespoke engineered solutions and are enjoying strong sales, a full order book, and consistent year-on-year pay increases. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering projects from cradle to grave.
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll oversee projects from order through to customer handover, ensuring they are delivered on time, on spec, and to the highest quality standards:
* Managing projects from initial kick-off through to installation and handover
* Acting as the primary customer point of contact throughout the project lifecycle
* Liaising closely with customers, suppliers, sales, design, production, installation, and procurement teams
* Reviewing designs to ensure they meet project specifications and requirements
* eading project kick-off meetings and coordinating internal resources
* Managing project schedules and ensuring delivery to agreed timelines
* Signing off material procurement for projects
* Organising shipping, logistics, and documentation
* Coordinating and attending Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
* Overseeing smooth handover and close-out of projects
The Person
We’re looking for someone with:
* Proven experience in a Project Engineer or similar project delivery role (ideally within machinery, process systems, or capital equipment)
* Strong organisational and coordination skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
What’s On Offer:
* £40,000 – £50,000 salary
* Bonus scheme
* Annual salary reviews
* Predominantly office-based role with occasional travel
* Excellent career development opportunities within a growing business