Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Project Engineer

Location:

Manchester, UK

Function:
Operations

An established engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Operations team in Manchester. This role sits within a New Units / Projects environment and is responsible for managing both standard and bespoke engineering projects from order placement through to final delivery. The successful candidate will combine strong project management capability with solid technical expertise to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in line with customer expectations.

The role involves regular interaction with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, making strong communication and stakeholder management skills essential.

• Manage multiple engineering projects from order receipt through to customer delivery
• Plan and implement project activities, milestones, schedules, and documentation in line with customer requirements
• Review and interpret detailed technical specifications for packaged mechanical equipment
• Translate customer and contract requirements to internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Review product designs for compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and contractual obligations
• documentation and drawing packages
• Liaise with engineering teams on client approval drawings and production documentation
• Support development of project budgets and cost estimates; monitor and control project costs
• Develop and maintain project schedules and provide regular progress and milestone reports
• Identify, manage, and coordinate subcontractors and vendors to ensure quality and delivery standards are met
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Provide regular status updates to customers, project teams, and management
• Support additional project-related duties as required

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed technical specifications for mechanical equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a project engineering or project management role
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects end to end
• Knowledge of pressure vessel, pipework, and skid package design to international codes is advantageous

• A technically engaging role with exposure to complex, custom-engineered projects
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional engineering environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term career development within a growing organization

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion.

In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.