Project Engineer

Description

Project Engineer

Location: Office & field–based Department: Projects

Travel: UK & occasional international travel

The Opportunity

We are working with a global, technology–led engineering organisation that designs and delivers automated scientific systems used by leading multinational companies, universities, and research institutions. Their equipment plays a key role in advancing chemical and biosynthesis processes, typically operating in laboratory and pilot–scale environments.

The company specialises in bespoke, high–specification systems that integrate reactors with advanced heating, cooling, dosing, sensing, and fully automated control software. With an international footprint and a collaborative engineering culture, they are known for technical excellence, innovation, and long–term customer partnerships.

They are now looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex, customer–focused projects from confirmation through to installation and commissioning.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating cross–functional teams to ensure systems are designed, built, tested, and delivered on time and to specification. You will act as a key technical point of contact internally and externally, ensuring a seamless journey from production to customer handover.

This role is primarily office–based, with site visits and travel as required by customer and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and support the build and commissioning of automated scientific instruments based on established designsProduce detailed project documentation including technical specifications, PFD schematics, bills of materials, routing plans, and quality test plansCoordinate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate system integrationAct as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customersSchedule and lead project meetings, providing clear progress updates and managing expectationsMaintain accurate project and production records, including ERP entries, quality documentation, and testing reportsCoordinate and carry out project–specific testing, verification, and validation activitiesAnalyse test data and troubleshoot technical or performance issues during production and QA stagesSupport installation, commissioning, and training at customer sitesContribute to design changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practice developmentPromote safe working practices and report any health & safety concernsProvide flexible support to the wider engineering and projects team as required

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Chemical EngineeringStrong analytical, organisational, and problem–solving skillsAbility to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non–technical audiencesExperience working methodically in a structured, production–focused environmentConfident and professional in customer–facing situationsCompetent with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams)Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting prioritiesFull driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK, EU, and internationallyDesirable:

Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business OneExposure to instrumentation, automation, laboratory, or pilot–scale process equipment

What's Offered

Structured on–boarding and comprehensive product trainingOngoing mentoring from experienced project managers and senior engineersFormal training in systems, health & safety, and internal management processesThe opportunity to work on cutting–edge scientific and engineering projectsA supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment

Ad ID: 5418218574