Engineering Project Engineer

About the Company We’re working with a well-established business that designs and builds automation and robotic systems used across industries like medical devices and packaging.

They’ve built a strong reputation for solving complex engineering problems and, as a result, have a healthy pipeline of exciting projects ahead. With continued growth and a people-first ownership structure, they’re now looking to bring in an experienced Project Manager to join the team.

What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be taking ownership of multiple engineering projects from start to finish — making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.

It’s a hands-on role where you’ll be coordinating teams, working closely with customers, and keeping everything on track commercially and technically.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Managing up to 4 projects at any one time Keeping projects on schedule and aligned with agreed deliverables Taking full ownership of project scope and customer requirements Making sure key milestones (including payments) are met Coordinating handovers between internal teamsBudgets & Resources

Managing project budgets, costs, and margins Planning and allocating resources across design, build, electrical, software, and commissioning teams Making sure the right people are in the right place at the right timeTechnical Oversight

Running design reviews and keeping engineering standards high Overseeing purchasing to stay in line with budgets Supporting the build, controls, and software integration throughout the projectCustomer Interaction

Acting as the main point of contact for clients Keeping customers updated and managing expectations Handling changes, delays, or risks in a proactive wayQuality & Compliance

Making sure everything meets quality standards and any relevant regulations Keeping documentation accurate and up to dateWhat Success Looks Like

Projects delivered on time and within budget Milestones and payments hit as planned Smooth project handovers Happy customers who feel informed and supported Strong collaboration across internal teams High-quality outputs from design through to final buildWhat They’re Looking For

Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) Around 10 years’ experience managing engineering or automation projects Experience working with regulated industries (medical, healthcare, packaging, etc.) Strong background in managing budgets, timelines, and resources Comfortable using project planning toolsSkills

Organised and good at juggling multiple priorities Commercially aware Confident leading cross-functional teams Strong communicator who can work with different stakeholders Good problem-solver who can adapt when things change Detail-focused and quality-drivenPersonality Fit

Takes ownership and gets things done Stays calm under pressure Team player who works well across departments Customer-focused Driven and results-oriented