Project Engineer – Hydraulics (Aerospace or Petro-Chemical Industries)

Based in Exeter – 9 Month Contract

£400 - £450 per day – 3 days a week – Ltd Company – Outside IR35

This growing engineering organisation delivers complete project solutions across a range of technical disciplines. It offers full lifecycle support, from design and development through to installation and commissioning across multiple industries. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, the business is seeking a Project Engineer to support a major aerospace project during an exciting period of growth.

The project

• The current project involves the development of a mobile test rig for a leading aerospace client, designed to enable precise and reliable testing.
• The system features two integrated units, with a hydraulic press handling the controlled transfer of fluid into the product.
• Engineered for mobility, the rig can be easily moved using wheels or a forklift, providing flexibility on-site.
• Key components include four electric motors, two storage tanks, manifolds, pressure transducers, and advanced instrumentation to ensure accurate performance and monitoring.

This role of a Project Engineer will include the following:

• Act as the technical point of contact, overseeing the project as it progresses from its current phase through to build and delivery.
• Lead regular client meetings, address technical queries, and ensure all components meet required ATEX certification standards.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders, manage project timelines, and track progress using Gantt charts.
• Take responsibility for producing and compiling all technical documentation, including P&IDs, sequences of operation, FDS/URS, calculations, and design specifications.
• Ensure all quality, regulatory, and compliance documentation is completed, including ATEX approvals, QMS requirements, and associated regulatory submissions.
• Lead the technical aspects project from cradle to grave and resolve any issues as they arise

The Project Engineer must possess the following skills & experience:

• Previous lifecycle project engineering experience within a highly regulated fluid process environment such as Aerospace or Petrochemical.
• Familiarity of working with Hydraulic systems
• Understanding of the regulatory paperwork that is required within the Aerospace sector
• A strong ability to plan and organise
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills

The benefits of this position:

• Large established business
• Long Contracts
• Impressive client base
• Getting involved in projects from cradle to grave

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on. I look forward to hearing from you!

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