Project Engineer

Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
The Thrive Team

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Project Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position managing small-to-medium projects from customer enquiry through to completion. Youll play a key role in ensuring all work meets health and safety, regulatory, and customer requirements, while supporting major projects alongside our Project Managers.

If you enjoy autonomy, problem-solving on complex engineering challenges, and seeing your work through from design to installation, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive but busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Support

• Interpret customer specifications, work instructions, and engineering drawings.
• Produce and review mechanical drawings for suitability and manufacturability.
• Research technical and quality documentation to meet customer requirements.
• Source equipment, prepare purchase specifications, and negotiate costs and lead times.
• Prepare tender documentation for smaller projects.
• Support Project Managers on larger schemes with technical queries and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and assist in overcoming unforeseen issues.

Planning & Coordination

• Assist in developing project programmes, coordinating installation activities, and maintaining delivery schedules.
• Maintain Project Risk Registers and monitor project scopes.
• Administer contract changes (NEC contracts or standalone).
• Conduct progress, cost, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate internal resources and subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains and ensure all required resources, materials, and equipment are available.

Leadership & Compliance

• Motivate and lead team members, ensuring certifications, inductions, RAMS, and SQEP requirements are in place.
• Ensure compliance with site rules, safe working practices, and HSE expectations.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing a first-class service.
• Ensure confidentiality and data security at all times.

Essential Experience & Skills

Were looking for someone with:

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or a similar discipline. HNC with strong experience also considered.
• 25 years experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Ability to produce and interpret mechanical drawings and work instructions.
• Strong logical, analytical, and innovative problem-solving ability.
• Good commercial awareness, ideally with knowledge of NEC3 contracts.
• Competency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and operate with autonomy when required.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Inventor, MS Project, or CEMAR.
• Experience engaging with customer engineering teams and suppliers.
• Security Clearance (SC) preferred, not essential (we can support the process).

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio typically two major projects plus several smaller tasks.
• Join a small but expanding engineering team where your impact is visible.
• Opportunity to work with both mechanical and electrical-focused projects (candidates with electrical backgrounds should be comfortable with mechanical aspects).
• Swift decision-making strong candidates can progress quickly through the process.
• Potential support with lodging/expenses for candidates commuting longer distances.
• Discussion in progress around signing/stay bonuses for the right person.
• Hybrid working offered, with flexibility for longer commutes.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced and motivated Project Engineer ready to take the next step in your career, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

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