Project Engineer

Company: Orion Electrotech
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:

We’re hiring a hands‑on Project Engineer to take ownership of mechanical engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning. This role suits a practical, commercially aware engineer who enjoys being on site, solving problems, and seeing projects delivered end to end.

You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously (typically ~15), with values from £3k to £1m, working on bespoke mechanical handling systems in fast‑paced industrial environments.

What you’ll do

  • Deliver engineering projects from concept to commissioning
  • Attend customer sites to oversee installation and resolve issues
  • Review designs and provide practical feedback to the Design team
  • Use CAD to produce or amend basic layouts
  • Coordinate suppliers, internal teams, and customers

What we’re looking for

  • Ideally 5 years’ + experience as a Project Engineer
  • Strong mechanical systems knowledge (handling, conveyors, automation)
  • Confident working on site and during commissioning
  • Practical problem‑solver with sound commercial judgement

Posted: May 2nd, 2026