Job Title: Project Engineer
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Salary: £70,000 Location: Sheffield Shift: Days – 37.5 hours per week
Ready to lead some of the largest capital projects this site has seen in years?
Our client, a leading heavy industry manufacturer, is investing significantly in its Sheffield operation including a 7-ton press forge installation and new melt furnace projects. They are now hiring a Project engineer to take technical ownership of these high-value CAPEX programmes and deliver them safely, on time, and to specification.
This is a newly created Project engineer role, designed to bring strong project leadership and deep technical capability back into the business after a number of years without projects of this scale. If youre a hands-on engineer who thrives in heavy industry and wants real accountability, this is a standout opportunity.
What youll be doing: Project Engineer
Leading the technical delivery of a 7-ton press forge installation project from scope definition through to commissioning Driving the installation of new melt furnaces, ensuring full compliance with machinery directive and site safety standards Developing clear technical scope documents and detailed project programmes Creating and reviewing AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings to support installation and layout changes Conducting full risk assessments and ensuring LOLER, PUWER and L8 compliance Managing budgets, cost justifications and project reporting to senior leadership and board level Taking an 80% hands-on technical role, with 20% coordination of contractors and specialist vendors Ensuring minimal disruption to production during installation and commissioning
This Project engineer position is highly visible and central to the site's future capability.
What were looking for: Project Engineer
Proven experience delivering £1m+ CAPEX projects within heavy industry Strong background in manufacturing environments such as forging, furnaces, hydraulic presses or similar Confident balancing technical detail with structured project leadership Experience using Microsoft Project (or equivalent) and AutoCAD/SolidWorks Strong understanding of machinery directive, machine safety and industrial compliance standards IOSH qualification preferred Engineering degree desirable PMI, PRINCE2 or similar project management certification advantageous
This Project engineer must be equally strong technically and in stakeholder management able to get hands-on with engineering challenges while confidently presenting progress to directors.
Whats on offer:
Salary: £70,000 Company bonus scheme Pension matched (+1%) up to 8% Private healthcare Employee assistance programme Retail discounts Free on-site parking Long-term investment projects offering genuine ownership and impact
Location: Sheffield Job: Project engineer Shifts: 37.5 hours per week
If you want to lead major industrial projects that will define a sites future capability, this Project Engineer role delivers exactly that. xkybehq Apply now and take ownership of something substantial.
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