Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Overview

Project Engineer –

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (hybrid working), with a requirement of 2+ days per week at the Cheltenham offices.

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Engineer to take technical ownership of the design and proposal of packaged solutions and system designs—from early concept, through detailed design, proposal creation, and project management, to delivery. This role combines technical expertise with customer engagement, commercial awareness, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality engineered solutions.

• Technical Leadership: Lead the technical design of packaged solutions and engineered systems from concept to delivery. Provide technical and commercial advice in line with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards (including CDM, PER, EN standards, etc.). Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable legislation, ensuring compliance in all customer solutions.
• Proposal & Specification Development: Conduct pre-qualification assessments considering application complexity, costs, and risks. Create detailed proposals, application-specific technical specifications, and solution designs. Support the bid management and project delivery process, including presenting designs to customers at their sites (with occasional overnight stays).
• Process & Compliance: Drive full adoption and compliance with the Lead to Order process. Use and maintain business tools such as SharePoint, CRM, CAD drawing software, configurators, and other systems. Ensure commercial integrity, consistency, and continuous improvement across all business streams.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with internal teams, including Sales, Projects, Operations, and Business Development. Actively contribute to strategic programmes and sales initiatives across the UK & ROI. Engage fully with the Spirax Sarco Academy learning and assessment processes. Uphold Spirax Sarco’s core values.

We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong working knowledge of Spirax Sarco products, applications, and systems.
• Understanding of steam system design standards such as PESR, EN 13480, and related codes.
• Experience in a customer-facing engineering role.
• Proven experience managing engineered solution projects from design through delivery.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD modelling software.
• Background in software-based customer and project management systems.
• Experience in a similar Project Engineering or Solution Design role.

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (IET, IMechE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing multiple tasks.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and influencing skills.
• A commercial mindset with enthusiasm for contributing to positive sales growth.

The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra are brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in engineered solutions for steam systems. Spirax Group is a FTSE
100 and FTSE4

Good multinational engineering group.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value, engineering a more efficient, safer world. We serve customers across diverse industries and geographies, with an inclusive culture that values every individual.

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working, and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts portal. We also offer additional support through our inclusion commitments.

We are committed to inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We consider flexible working arrangements and provide additional support through our Group Inclusion commitments, including gender-neutral parental leave and other leave provisions. Details are available at Spirax Group’s inclusion commitments. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in the application form or notify our recruitment partners.