Junior Project Engineer

Junior Project Engineer

Are you a Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering graduate, or an engineer with a year or two of industry experience, looking for a varied role where you’ll gain exposure to the complete engineering project lifecycle?

We’re recruiting a Junior Project Engineer to join an established engineering business that designs, manufactures and supports bespoke industrial process equipment used across critical infrastructure and large-scale engineering projects throughout the UK and Europe.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive engineering team where you’ll receive full product training whilst developing your skills in project engineering, mechanical and electrical design, commissioning, technical support and customer-facing engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Junior Project Engineer:

• Supporting engineering projects from design through to installation and commissioning.
• Coordinating installations with customers and contractors.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for bespoke equipment.
• Assisting with commissioning and site visits across the UK (with occasional European travel).
• Supporting quotations, engineering documentation and technical proposals.
• Working closely with manufacturing, suppliers and customers to deliver successful projects.
• Carrying out equipment inspections and supporting continuous product improvements.

What We’re Looking For in a Junior Project Engineer:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
• Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience with process equipment, industrial systems or water treatment.
• AutoCAD or other CAD software.
• Knowledge of PLCs or control systems.

What’s On Offer?

• Full product training.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical and process engineering.
• Hands-on involvement from concept through to commissioning.
• UK site visits with occasional European travel.
• Genuine career progression within a growing engineering business.

If you’re looking for a varied engineering role where no two days are the same and want to build a long-term career in project engineering, we’d love to hear from you.