Project Engineer

<ul> <li>Fantastic development and progress opportunities</li> <li>Work for a a growing company in friendly environment</li> <li>Varied role where no two days are the same</li> </ul> <p>On behalf of our client, a technically focused engineering and manufacturing business based in Letchworth, we are recruiting a Project Assistant to support live projects and operations, with a clear and structured pathway into Project Management.</p> <p>This is a development-focused role, aimed at individuals with experience around technical products, a strong engineering / lean mindset, and the ambition to progress into a Junior Project Manager position within 18-24 months.</p> </p> <p>The Role</p> <ul> <li>75% project support / 25% warehouse &amp; manufacturing support</li> <li>Supporting Project Managers across technically complex projects</li> <li>Coordinating equipment deliveries and raising orders on internal systems</li> <li>Managing invoicing, variations, and subcontractor bookings</li> <li>Arranging internal handovers and project meetings (agenda &amp; minutes)</li> <li>Supporting RAMS, health &amp; safety documentation, and O&amp;M packs</li> <li>Handling client queries and customer service emails</li> <li>Reviewing and improving processes, procedures, and documentation</li> </ul> <p>Operational / Warehouse Support</p> <ul> <li>Receiving, labelling, moving, and storing deliveries</li> <li>Occasional lifting, pallet movement, and warehouse organisation</li> <li>(Candidates must be comfortable with a hands-on, physical element)</li> </ul> <p>Candidate Profile</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with technical or engineering-led products</li> <li>Strong engineering or lean mindset</li> <li>Full right to work without the need for sponsorship</li> <li>Highly organised with excellent time management</li> <li>PM-style thinking: ownership, coordination, accountability</li> <li>Strong admin, IT, and numerical skills</li> <li>Confident communicator and team player</li> <li>Electrical exposure or FLT/telehandler licence beneficial but not essential</li> </ul> <p>Salary, Benefits &amp; Progression</p> <ul> <li>£35,000 basic salary</li> <li>Mobile phone costs covered</li> <li>Company-provided lunch for all office-based employees</li> <li>Hours: 07:30-17:00 (flexible to suit the candidate)</li> <li>Holiday: 22 days plus Bank Holidays</li> <li>Increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to a maximum of 25days)</li> </ul> <p>Career Path</p> <ul> <li>Progression to Junior Project Manager within approximately 18 months</li> <li>Salary progression to £50-55k, rising to £65k+ with experience</li> </ul> <p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone technically minded who wants a long-term career in Project Management rather than a static support role.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW5naW5lZXJpbmcuNTUxNzguMTMxMDhAYm1zLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif"></p>