Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Within 50 miles of Doncaster (Hybrid/Field-Based Role) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 + Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone, 25 Days Holiday, Pension (2% Employee / 5% Employer) About the Company: We are a global provider of components and systems for food processing machinery, supplying high-quality solutions such as homogenisers, vessels, tanks, pumps, and more. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored, reliable equipment to our customers, we serve a wide range of clients, with a particular focus on the dairy and broader food sectors. The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on Project Manager / Engineer to take ownership of projects from cradle to grave.

Based within a 50-mile radius of Doncaster, you will play a key role in managing the full project lifecycle, from initial customer engagement to final delivery and installation on‑site. Projects typically range from £2,000 to £1 million, with larger projects requiring in‑depth involvement over 3+ months. You will be the central point of contact for customers, internal design teams, and external suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring seamless coordination and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities: Full end‑to‑end project management of capital equipment projects Liaise directly with customers, both remotely and on‑site, to understand requirements and manage expectations Work closely with the internal design team on bespoke solutions; involvement in CAD design (2D/3D) is advantageous Estimate project costs and create detailed technical/commercial proposals Coordinate with and manage subcontractors and third‑party suppliers Monitor timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring high standards of quality and service Maintain clear documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Requirements: Strong engineering background, ideally in mechanical or process engineering Proven experience managing capital equipment projects (In food processing , beverage, liquids/drinks industry) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to interpret and contribute to engineering drawings (CAD skills in 2D/3D beneficial) Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and proposal generation Comfortable working in a customer‑facing, hands‑on role Valid UK driving licence (company vehicle provided) Package Includes: Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience) 25 days annual holiday + Bank Holidays Company vehicle Laptop and phone Pension: 2% employee / 5% employer contribution Ongoing development and opportunity to work on varied, technically interesting projects SER-IN #J-18808-Ljbffr