Project Engineer

Birmingham, Staffordshire
Sulzer Ltd

Project Engineer-Full Time-Birmingham,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join our Services UK & Nordics team in Birmingham.

Join Sulzer’s flagship site in Birmingham – a world-class centre of excellence for rotating equipment – and lead projects that power global industries. This is your opportunity to manage complex engineering projects from one of the UK’s most advanced facilities, featuring state-of-the-art technology and seamless digital workflows.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Support Project Managers with planning, coordination, and execution of engineering projects.
• Assist in defining project scopes, resource needs, and schedules.
• Review technical drawings and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to keep projects on track.
• Monitor budgets, support cost control, and prepare documentation for tenders and changes.
• Ensure quality plans are in place and support inspections, testing, and reporting.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and help develop mitigation strategies.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised in engineering or business, or substantial relevant experience in a related industry.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects and commercial contracts.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is desirable.

What we offer you:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to exclusive discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel and more
• Costco membership application support and discounted car leasing for you and your family
• Long Service Awards to recognise your contributions over time
• Continuous learning via Sulzer Learning Pathways and leadership development programmes
• Free on-site parking with excellent access to the M6/M42

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Why Birmingham?

Our Birmingham Service Centre, officially opened by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent in 2021, is a purpose-built site recognised as one of the UK’s most advanced rotating equipment service facilities. With high-spec machining bays, a 50-tonne crane capacity, and integrated digital workflows, it serves a wide range of industries and enables engineers to deliver excellence at every turn. Birmingham itself is a thriving, multicultural city in the heart of the UK with fantastic transport links, vibrant communities, and a reputation for innovation and industry – a perfect base for your next career step

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).