Project Engineer
Location: Office & field-based |
Department: Projects
Travel: UK & occasional international travel
The Opportunity
We are working with a global, technology-led engineering organisation that designs and delivers automated scientific systems used by leading multinational companies, universities, and research institutions. Their equipment plays a key role in advancing chemical and biosynthesis processes, typically operating in laboratory and pilot-scale environments.
The company specialises in bespoke, high-specification systems that integrate reactors with advanced heating, cooling, dosing, sensing, and fully automated control software. With an international footprint and a collaborative engineering culture, they are known for technical excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships.
They are now looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex, customer-focused projects from confirmation through to installation and commissioning.
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure systems are designed, built, tested, and delivered on time and to specification. You will act as a key technical point of contact internally and externally, ensuring a seamless journey from production to customer handover.
This role is primarily office-based, with site visits and travel as required by customer and project needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and support the build and commissioning of automated scientific instruments based on established designs
- Produce detailed project documentation including technical specifications, PFD schematics, bills of materials, routing plans, and quality test plans
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate system integration
- Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers
- Schedule and lead project meetings, providing clear progress updates and managing expectations
- Maintain accurate project and production records, including ERP entries, quality documentation, and testing reports
- Coordinate and carry out project-specific testing, verification, and validation activities
- Analyse test data and troubleshoot technical or performance issues during production and QA stages
- Support installation, commissioning, and training at customer sites
- Contribute to design changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practice development
- Promote safe working practices and report any health & safety concerns
- Provide flexible support to the wider engineering and projects team as required
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working methodically in a structured, production-focused environment
- Confident and professional in customer-facing situations
- Competent with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK, EU, and internationally
Desirable:
- Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
- Exposure to instrumentation, automation, laboratory, or pilot-scale process equipment
What's Offered
- Structured on-boarding and comprehensive product training
- Ongoing mentoring from experienced project managers and senior engineers
- Formal training in systems, health & safety, and internal management processes
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge scientific and engineering projects
- A supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment