Metalis Recruitment Group
Project Engineer
Project Engineer at Metalis Recruitment Group, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, paying £40,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
16% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference MET-PTUTP
About the role
Project Engineer role in Sheffield with moderate travel, taking technical ownership of engineering projects from concept through to installation and service for a Sheffield-based manufacturing business.
A Sheffield-based engineering and manufacturing business is looking for a Project Engineer to take technical ownership of projects from concept through to installation and service. The role involves both supporting larger, complex projects alongside the design team and leading medium-sized development projects independently, with moderate travel required.
The role
- Take accountable ownership of the technical process across the full project life cycle, from initial enquiry through to handover and service
- Translate customer requirements, functional needs and technical constraints into safe, compliant and manufacturable solutions
- Manage technical projects including fabricators and installation teams through FAT and SAT stages
- Produce detailed technical specifications, general arrangement and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
- Generate costings, bills of materials (BOMs) and all required technical documentation
- Perform engineering calculations including stress analysis, bolted and welded joint strength, and load assessments
- Produce and maintain project plans using tools such as MS Project
- Lead client meetings and site surveys, providing technical expertise
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions are practical and meet relevant standards
- Apply relevant British and international standards including ISO quality requirements and CDM regulations
- Support R&D activities and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate drawing registers, design records and engineering documentation
What you'll need
- A qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Proven experience in project engineering with customer-facing project delivery
- Experience in the design and development of lifting equipment is desirable
- Strong competence in leading engineering projects with interdepartmental interfaces
- Proficiency in CAD software, with SolidWorks preferred
- Familiarity with BS, EN and ISO design codes and standards
- A solid understanding of production, assembly and manufacturing processes
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business objectives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, organised approach with strong time management
Reference: MET-PTUTP · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · Listed via Metalis Recruitment Group
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