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Project Engineer - Small Works Support

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derbyshire

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

A growing systems integrator is looking to appoint a skilled Project Engineer to act as a Small Works Coordinator to support its service engineering team. This is a hands-on, coordination-focused role suited to someone with a technical background who is ready to step toward project engineering or project management. 

You’ll play a key role in ensuring small-scale projects and maintenance works—particularly within safety-critical environments—are delivered efficiently, safely, and with clear communication across all stakeholders.

Project Engineer

£40-45k + Allowances/Bonus, Pension, Flexi-Time

Derbyshire (with UK site travel and occasional London support)

Ref: 25359

The Role

You will act as the link between engineers, sites, and senior management—ensuring smooth delivery of small works and service activities.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinate System Support Engineers and small works activities across multiple sites
Work in conjunction with the Service Coordinator, you will organise site visits, schedules,   and resources to ensure efficient project delivery
Support engineers on-site when required, particularly during critical works
Manage and maintain project documentation, reports, and records
Ensure all commercial and project tracking information is kept up to date
Act as a communication hub between engineering teams and senior management
Oversee small projects such as control system upgrades, obsolescence works, and PLC/device replacements
Monitor progress and ensure information flows effectively across the team
Produce clear, accurate technical reports for internal and client use
Assist in maintaining compliance within safety-critical environments

The Person

Some experience in a service engineering, project engineering, or technical coordination role
Understanding of control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, or similar industrial systems)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal English skills
Able to produce clear and professional technical reports
Proactive, dynamic, and able to influence and coordinate others effectively
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Desirable Skills

Experience working in infrastructure, utilities, or safety-critical environments
 Exposure to small project delivery or project coordination
 Knowledge of control system upgrades, obsolescence, or lifecycle management 
Structure

You will sit within the service team, working alongside the Service Coordinator and reporting into the Service Team Manager. This role does not include line management responsibilities but requires strong coordination and influence across the team.

Package & Benefits

£40,000 – £45,000 salary
 Bonus and allowances
 Pension scheme
 Flexi-time working (typically 9:30–16:00 Mon–Thurs, early finish Fridays)
 Sick pay
 Paid birthday leave
 £500 annual allowance for personal wellbeing activities
 Employee wellbeing programme
 Onsite gym
 Flexible holidays
Occasional overtime, including nights and weekends, may be required

For further information, contact Sarah Clarke

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