Project Engineer. Capital Equipment Installation

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit a Project Engineer to support a major upcoming installation project on site.

Location: Leicestershire Fully site-based
Salary: £50,000

The Role

• Lead the installation of capital equipment and site improvement projects from concept through to handover
• Manage project timelines, budgets, safety, and quality across all stages
• Work closely with suppliers and contractors on equipment design and delivery
• Take a hands-on role in installation and commissioning activities
• Line manage a small team, including one Installation Engineer
• Report directly into the Engineering Manager

Requirements

• Proven experience in both project engineering/project management and hands-on installation/commissioning
• Strong engineering background, ideally electrically biased (HNC/HND or equivalent)
• Experience working with capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing machinery
• Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, or mechatronics preferred
• Ability to manage suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Strong understanding of health and safety within engineering environments

Opportunity

• Key hire due to a significant upcoming installation project
• High-impact role with full ownership of project delivery
• Long-term opportunity within a growing engineering environment

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