Project Engineer; Hydraulic

Position: Project Engineer (Hydraulic)
Location: Thorpe

Project Engineer – Hydraulics

Location:

Egham, Surrey
Salary: £30,000–£40,000

Contract:

Permanent

We’re recruiting for a Project Engineer – Hydraulics on behalf of a well-established engineering business that designs and delivers bespoke hydraulic and motion control systems for demanding industrial applications. This is a varied, hands-on role combining project coordination, technical engineering and customer-facing work, with opportunities for both UK and international travel.

This position would suit an engineer with a strong background in hydraulics who enjoys seeing projects through from initial design and build, right through to installation, commissioning and customer support.

The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll take responsibility for coordinating technical and operational aspects of customer projects. You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing and commissioning teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification.
The role is primarily based at the production facility in Egham, with regular travel to customer sites for installation, testing and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities
 
Lead the implementation of projects both in-house and on customer sites  
Coordinate engineering design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and documentation
Monitor project progress, resolve technical issues and report status to management
Carry out in-house setup, testing, calibration and fault-finding of hydraulic systems
Support on-site installation, testing, calibration and commissioning activities
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and directives (ISO, Machinery Directive, Health & Safety)
Prepare method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work
Act as the technical point of contact for customers during project delivery
Liaise with customers to clarify requirements and provide post-installation training
Provide ongoing customer support, both on-site and remotely
Participate in design reviews and project close-out activities  Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential:
 
Minimum 3 years’ experience working with hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment
HND or degree qualification in an engineering discipline
Strong hands-on experience with hydraulic system setup, testing and fault-finding
Broad engineering knowledge across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic disciplines
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Willingness to travel internationally when required  Desirable:
 
Formal hydraulic qualification

Experience with control systems or servo-controlled equipment
Exposure to calibration, performance testing and compliance documentation
Experience working on low-volume, high-value engineered systems  Why apply?
 
Salary of £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience
Varied role covering project delivery, hands-on engineering and customer interaction
Exposure to complex, high-value hydraulic systems
International travel opportunities
Long-term career development within a specialist engineering environment  For more information or to apply, contact:
Lewis Phillips
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