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Project Design Engineer
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Manchester (on-site with occasional travel)
Department: Projects & Engineering • Reports to: Engineering Manager
Package: Competitive salary + benefits • Permanent • No visa sponsorship available
About the business
I’m delighted to be supporting a long-standing, returning client - a UK designer-manufacturer of industrial firefighting equipment and integrated suppression systems used across oil & gas, chemical, marine and heavy manufacturing. They’re known for robust engineering, uncompromising safety standards and a supportive culture where people stay and grow.
The role
You’ll manage the technical delivery of firefighting/suppression system projects from concept to handover, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.
What you’ll do
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Lead engineering design for water-based and foam deluge systems and packaged skids.
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Create 3D models of equipment and skid packages (Inventor or similar).
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Produce and maintain P&IDs, specifications, BoMs, manuals and procedures.
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Run risk assessments; ensure designs meet NFPA and UL/FM requirements.
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Plan and track timelines, budgets and deliverables with internal teams and suppliers.
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Support installation, commissioning, site visits and troubleshooting.
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Keep project records accurate for internal and regulatory review; drive continuous improvement.
About you
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Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering (or related).
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3+ years in industrial equipment or fire protection/suppression engineering.
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Proficient in CAD (Inventor preferred; AutoCAD beneficial) and analysis tools.
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Clear communicator with solid project management skills; occasional travel as needed.
Nice to have
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Hydraulic modelling (e.g. PipeFlow, SprinkCAD).
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Awareness of hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx).
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Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and suppression technologies.
Right to work: You must have full UK work rights - no sponsorship available.
How to apply
Send your CV to Steph at White LabelBefore You Apply
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