Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Somerset - Competitive Salary + Bonus
Full-Time | Permanent | Office & Site Based
The Opportunity
An established engineering company specialising in industrial process and water treatment systems is looking to recruit an experienced Project Engineer to manage projects from concept through to installation and commissioning.
Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams, you'll take responsibility for delivering technically challenging projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative environment while contributing to projects across a range of industrial sectors.
The position is primarily office-based in Somerset, with occasional travel to customer and supplier sites.
The Role
You'll oversee the full lifecycle of engineering projects, including defining project scope, producing technical documentation, coordinating designs, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring successful manufacture, installation and commissioning.
Working with internal engineering teams, suppliers and contractors, you'll monitor progress, resolve technical issues, manage project risks and maintain clear communication with customers throughout each stage of delivery. You'll also ensure all project documentation and handover information is completed while supporting continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
About You
We're looking for an organised and technically capable engineer who enjoys taking ownership of projects from start to finish.
Ideally you'll have:
A degree (or equivalent) in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental or a related engineering discipline.
Experience delivering engineering projects within water treatment, process engineering or another industrial manufacturing environment.
Good knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar CAD software), Microsoft Office and engineering documentation.
Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills, together with commercial awareness and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
A full UK driving licence.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary with bonus or profit-related incentive.
Pension and health & wellbeing benefits.
Ongoing training, professional development and genuine long-term career opportunities.
A supportive engineering team and regular company social events.