About the Role
Project Engineer
PERMANENT
Dewsbury
Posted: 18th March 2026
Salary: £45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + DOE - Plus Numerous Benefits
Duration:
Reference: BBBH16862
Industry:
Location: Dewsbury
Start Date: ASAP
Skills:
Project Engineer role working for a well-established Engineering business in the Dewsbury area of West Yorkshire. Offering a salary of up to £50,000 + excellent benefits!
A hands-on Mechanical Engineer looking to step into a project-focused role? This is your opportunity to join a well-established engineering business delivering fabrication, installation, and commissioning across the UK.
Benefits of the Role
Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
39.5-hour working week
Early finish at 1:30pm every Friday
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Healthcare cashback plan
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business
Opportunity to work on diverse turnkey projects
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you will be working closely with the PD and wider engineering teams to support the successful delivery of projects across fabrication, installation, and commissioning. You will be involved throughout the full lifecycle, with a strong focus on site-based activities and coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery from design through to installation and commissioning
Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities
Work closely with fabrication, installation, and site team
Support commissioning activities and ensure successful handover
Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
Attend site visits to monitor progress and resolve technical issues
Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety regulations
Support cost tracking and delivery within budget
Maintain accurate documentation and reports
Criteria
Mechanical engineering background (essential)
Hands-on engineering experience (e.g., fabrication, pipework, installation, maintenance)
Experience in or a strong desire to move into a Project focused role.
Exposure to commissioning or site-based work
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Willingness to travel to site when required
Tech Stack
mechanical engineeringproject managementfabricationinstallationcommissioningengineering drawingsCAD