West Midlands | UK Travel | Industrial Projects | Automation | Manufacturing
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Overtime + Travel + Clear Progression
Step Into Project Engineering or Take Your Next Step Up
Are you an Electrical Engineer, Site Engineer or Commissioning Engineer looking to move into a Project Engineer role?
Or already a Project Engineer looking for more varied, large-scale industrial projects?
We’re working with a growing engineering business delivering complex automation, manufacturing and industrial installation projects across the UK — and they’re looking to add a Project Engineer to their team.
Why This Role?
• Genuine progression into Project Manager roles
• Large-scale industrial and automation projects across the UK
• Opportunity to move off the tools into full project delivery
• Strong pipeline of secured work — long-term stability
• Involvement across the full project lifecycle (not just one phase)
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of electrical and industrial projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Site Teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.
Based in the West Midlands with regular UK travel.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Supporting delivery of electrical and industrial engineering projects
• Assisting with planning, coordination and scheduling
• Working with design, installation and commissioning teams
• Supporting procurement of materials and equipment
• Attending site during installation, testing and commissioning
• Ensuring compliance with RAMS and site safety procedures
• Monitoring progress, reporting updates and resolving issues
• Providing technical support to engineers and site teams
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Electrical or engineering background (industrial / manufacturing / automation)
• Experience in installation, commissioning, maintenance or project environments
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel
Desirable (NOT essential):
• Previous Project Engineer experience
• Background in automation, conveyors, FMCG or material handling
• HNC / HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Experience working on industrial sites
Suitable Backgrounds
Project Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Controls Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, Electrical Site Engineer, Installation Engineer, Automation Engineer
Keywords
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Apply now for immediate interview or contact Darryl directly for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year