The Opportunity
Project Engineer
£40,000 – £43,000 + Benefits
A well‑established manufacturing business in the North East is seeking a Project Engineer to join its engineering function and support a range of business‑critical improvement initiatives.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with project coordination responsibilities. Working across multiple departments, you will play a key role in driving operational improvements, supporting equipment‑related projects, and delivering practical engineering solutions that contribute to business performance.
The successful candidate will possess a strong engineering background, excellent organisational skills, and experience delivering projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate engineering projects from initial proposal through to successful completion.
- Support site‑wide improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, reliability and performance.
- Assist with the specification, procurement and implementation of engineering solutions and production equipment.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, project records and engineering drawings where required.
- Work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Liaise with suppliers, contractors and external service providers throughout project lifecycles.
- Track project timelines, budgets and deliverables, ensuring objectives are achieved within agreed schedules.
- Provide hands‑on engineering support during equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning activities.
- Assist in identifying and resolving technical issues affecting plant performance and productivity.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
- Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with company health, safety and environmental standards.
Skills & Experience
- HNC, HND or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Previous experience within a Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer or similar role.
- Strong understanding of engineering principles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience supporting or delivering engineering projects from planning through to completion.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
- Experience using engineering design or CAD software would be advantageous.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate activities across different departments.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally.
- Commercial awareness and experience working with project costs, suppliers or contractors.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Experience
- Formal Project Management training or qualifications.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial, production or process‑driven environments.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or operational excellence methodologies.
- Experience supporting machinery, equipment upgrades or production improvement projects.
- Exposure to multi‑site operations, supplier management or capital expenditure projects.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £40,000 – £43,000
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Varied project portfolio across engineering and manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance and site development
- Long‑term career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
This opportunity would suit an engineer looking to further develop their project delivery experience while contributing to a busy and evolving manufacturing operation.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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