Project Engineer

• Fantastic development and progress opportunities
• Work for a a growing company in friendly environment
• Varied role where no two days are the same

On behalf of our client, a technically focused engineering and manufacturing business based in Letchworth, we are recruiting a Project Assistant to support live projects and operations, with a clear and structured pathway into Project Management.

This is a development-focused role, aimed at individuals with experience around technical products, a strong engineering / lean mindset, and the ambition to progress into a Junior Project Manager position within 18-24 months.

The Role

• 75% project support / 25% warehouse & manufacturing support
• Supporting Project Managers across technically complex projects
• Coordinating equipment deliveries and raising orders on internal systems
• Managing invoicing, variations, and subcontractor bookings
• Arranging internal handovers and project meetings (agenda & minutes)
• Supporting RAMS, health & safety documentation, and O&M packs
• Handling client queries and customer service emails
• Reviewing and improving processes, procedures, and documentation

Operational / Warehouse Support

• Receiving, labelling, moving, and storing deliveries
• Occasional lifting, pallet movement, and warehouse organisation
• (Candidates must be comfortable with a hands-on, physical element)

Candidate Profile

• Experience working with technical or engineering-led products
• Strong engineering or lean mindset
• Full right to work without the need for sponsorship
• Highly organised with excellent time management
• PM-style thinking: ownership, coordination, accountability
• Strong admin, IT, and numerical skills
• Confident communicator and team player
• Electrical exposure or FLT/telehandler licence beneficial but not essential

Salary, Benefits & Progression

• £35,000 basic salary
• Mobile phone costs covered
• Company-provided lunch for all office-based employees
• Hours: 07:30-17:00 (flexible to suit the candidate)
• Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays
• Increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to a maximum of 25days)

Career Path

• Progression to Junior Project Manager within approximately 18 months
• Salary progression to £50-55k, rising to £65k+ with experience

This is an excellent opportunity for someone technically minded who wants a long-term career in Project Management rather than a static support role.

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