Project Engineer (Fabrication)

Derbyshire

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, Death in Service, Private Healthcare, Sick Pay, Pension

The Company:

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer of CNC-machined and fabricated components, serving the defence, nuclear, and power sectors, they’ve established a reputation for precision engineering, quality documentation, and outstanding customer service.

As a trusted supplier to the likes of Rolls-Royce, they play a key role in projects such as nuclear submarine platforms and civil nuclear reactors.

The business continues to grow in the UK defence space, as such they’re now seeking a Project Engineer with a fabrication background to join their close-knit, technically focused team.

The Role:

As a Project Engineer, you’ll lead the full lifecycle of technically complex manufacturing projects, from customer interface through to route creation, material definition, supplier liaison, and delivery oversight.

You’ll be the customer’s primary technical contact, ensuring all work is delivered right first time, on time, and within budget.

This isn’t a design role, instead, it’s about applying practical engineering knowledge to manage the delivery of bespoke, fabricated components in a regulated environment.

Your day-to-day will include:

Conducting internal and external project reviews

Creating manufacturing route cards and defining materials/subcontractor needs

Liaising with customers through weekly meetings and delivery updates

Interpreting complex engineering drawings and defining fabrication methods

Reviewing and approving supplier documentation and certifications

Supporting procurement and ensuring compliance with industry standards

Contributing to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives

The Candidate:

This is an excellent role for a Project Engineer looking to work on high-value, low-volume defence manufacturing projects.

You’ll need a background in fabrication and welding, along with a clear understanding of regulated manufacturing environments (nuclear, defence, aerospace, etc.). You’ll be proactive, detail-focused, and confident working independently on technically demanding projects.

We’re looking for someone with:

HNC or higher in an engineering discipline

Project Engineering experience in a fabrication or machining environments

Strong understanding of fabrication processes and route card creation

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

Confident customer-facing communication skills

Familiarity with high-integrity materials and certification standards

The Benefits:

Competitive salary up to £50k DOE

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension – 4% matched

Private healthcare cash plan

Death in service

Company sick pay

Free on-site parking

Consistent workloads, and variety of projects to work on

Constant progression on the job, and ability to upskill yourself as an engineer

How to Apply:

If you're a skilled Project Engineer with fabrication experience and want to join a secure, growing company, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Matt Taylor at (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further.

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