Project Engineer

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Project Engineer

£45,000 – £48,000 | Measham, Swadlincote | Mon–Fri |

Ref: PE16

ATA Recruitment are supporting a leading UK‑based engineering and automation specialist as they continue to strengthen their project delivery capability in response to continued growth across the automotive sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Engineer to take ownership of bespoke mechanical and automated engineering projects, acting as the technical link between design, manufacturing, suppliers and customers.

About the Business

The company designs and manufactures engineered‑to‑order mechanical tooling, jigs, fixtures, torque reaction systems and automated assembly equipment for use in high‑precision manufacturing environments.

All projects are delivered in‑house from concept design through to manufacture, assembly, testing and handover. Customers include major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers within the automotive sector, where quality, accuracy and on‑time delivery are critical.

With a strong reputation and increasing order intake, the business is investing further in its engineering and project capability to support future growth.

The Role – Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will manage and support the delivery of bespoke mechanical and automated engineering projects from order handover through to installation and final sign‑off.

You will act as the key engineering interface between sales, mechanical design engineers, manufacturing, suppliers and customers, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to cost and to specification.

This role suits an engineer who enjoys technical ownership, coordination and problem‑solving within a fast‑paced, low‑volume, high‑variety engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the main technical interface between design, manufacturing and the client
Attend project handover meetings to fully understand scope, requirements and constraints
Plan and coordinate project activities, milestones, costs and resources
Review and interpret 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs and technical documentation
Provide technical support to the shop floor during manufacturing and build
Coordinate procurement of bought‑out components and subcontracted services
Liaise with suppliers to ensure components meet specification and delivery dates
Support risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) and pre‑delivery inspections
Attend occasional customer sites to support installation, commissioning or troubleshooting
Track progress and report status, risks and issues to senior management
What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Proven experience in a Project Engineer or Project‑focused Engineering role
Strong mechanical engineering background
Ability to read and interpret 3D CAD models and 2D drawings
Confident coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Practical, hands‑on engineering mindset
Qualifications:

HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
What’s on Offer

Salary: £45,000 – £48,000
Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday
Flexible start and finish times
Holidays: 22 days + Bank Holidays
Pension: employer contribution
Life assurance
Supportive, engineering‑led culture with real responsibility and influence
Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a hands‑on, technically driven engineering business, where Project Engineers play a pivotal role in delivering complex, bespoke solutions. You’ll have visibility across the full project lifecycle and genuine input into how projects are delivered

As ATA Recruitment are working closely with this client, we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1st interview over the phone, and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the coming few weeks, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact:

Bhav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

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ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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Location:
Measham
Salary:
£45,000 - £48,000 /annum - Flexible start and finish times
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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