Project Engineer (Mechanical/E&I) | Gloucester | £40,000–£45,000 | Permanent

Workshop Recruitment is supporting a well-established engineering business in recruiting a Project Engineer (Mechanical/E&I) to oversee the delivery of bespoke compressor packages for a range of industry clients. This is a varied, hands-on role involving project management, technical coordination and client liaison, taking responsibility for projects from initial planning through to manufacture, build and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of bespoke compressor package projects.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients throughout each project.
• Plan, schedule and monitor activities to achieve key deadlines.
• Coordinate clients, suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Resolve technical and commercial issues while protecting business interests.
• Guide design teams to deliver drawings in line with project specifications.
• Raise and manage purchase orders for equipment and materials.
• Coordinate manufacturing, assembly and testing activities to meet project milestones and budgets.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience working with P&ID and General Arrangement (GA) drawings.
• Awareness of engineering standards such as ATEX and ASME.
• Experience using project management tools and Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of technical and commercial purchase order and contract management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and suppliers.
• Proactive, resilient and able to use initiative while working as part of a team.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday–Thursday: 8:30am–5:00pm
• Friday: 8:30am–1:00pm
• Salary: £40,000–£45,000
• Generous performance-related bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 33 days'' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.