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Project Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hertfordshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Project Engineer

Location: Office & field-based | Department: Projects
 Travel: UK & occasional international travel

The Opportunity

We are working with a global, technology-led engineering organisation that designs and delivers automated scientific systems used by leading multinational companies, universities, and research institutions. Their equipment plays a key role in advancing chemical and biosynthesis processes, typically operating in laboratory and pilot-scale environments.

The company specialises in bespoke, high-specification systems that integrate reactors with advanced heating, cooling, dosing, sensing, and fully automated control software. With an international footprint and a collaborative engineering culture, they are known for technical excellence, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships.

They are now looking to appoint a Project Engineer to support the delivery of technically complex, customer-focused projects from confirmation through to installation and commissioning.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of assigned projects, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure systems are designed, built, tested, and delivered on time and to specification. You will act as a key technical point of contact internally and externally, ensuring a seamless journey from production to customer handover.

This role is primarily office-based, with site visits and travel as required by customer and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and support the build and commissioning of automated scientific instruments based on established designs
Produce detailed project documentation including technical specifications, PFD schematics, bills of materials, routing plans, and quality test plans
Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and software engineering activities to ensure timely and accurate system integration
Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, suppliers, and customers
Schedule and lead project meetings, providing clear progress updates and managing expectations
Maintain accurate project and production records, including ERP entries, quality documentation, and testing reports
Coordinate and carry out project-specific testing, verification, and validation activities
Analyse test data and troubleshoot technical or performance issues during production and QA stages
Support installation, commissioning, and training at customer sites
Contribute to design changes, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practice development
Promote safe working practices and report any health & safety concerns
Provide flexible support to the wider engineering and projects team as required

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience working methodically in a structured, production-focused environment
Confident and professional in customer-facing situations
Competent with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Visio, Teams)
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities
Full driving licence and willingness to travel within the UK, EU, and internationallyDesirable:

Experience using ERP systems, ideally SAP Business One
Exposure to instrumentation, automation, laboratory, or pilot-scale process equipment

What's Offered

Structured on-boarding and comprehensive product training
Ongoing mentoring from experienced project managers and senior engineers
Formal training in systems, health & safety, and internal management processes
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge scientific and engineering projects
A supportive, collaborative, and technically driven environment

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