Average Project Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Project EngineerLocation: Preston, Lancashire, UKSalary: £40,000 pa depending on experience.Job type: Full time, PermanentGafoor is a dynamic and rapidly growing family-owned business in Preston. They are a key player in their sector operating on a national basis, supplying poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers and a strong investment program.About you role:This role is vital in ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of minor works projects across the manufacturing, utilities and infrastructure environment.Working within a dynamic FMCG environment, you'll take ownership for the delivery of minor works projects including the associated contractor and supplier management, project tracking and cost control - whilst ensuring all compliance and safety standards are adhered to.This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role that requires strong organisation, communication, and commercial awareness. Working hours could be flexible on discussion to ensure weekend installations work can be carried out where required. If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company who will offer you a rewarding career, then send your CV in for immediate consideration. Sponsorship will only be considered for this role from candidates who already have a valid VISA and who are currently working in the UK.This role would suit a junior Project engineer looking for their next role or an experienced manufacturing engineer looking to step in to their first project role.Key responsibilities:As a project engineer your responsibilities will include:People management: Effectively manage a diverse team of engineers, managing shifts, holidays and training to deliver an effective maintenance program to the business.Project delivery: Build and deliver an effective project plan using MSP to control resources. Holding project meetings with internal and external stakeholders as required. Delivering projects on time and in full including testing, commissioning and project handover documentation.Stakeholder management: Work with Engineering, production, quality and external providers to build a cooperative approach to ensure successful project delivery.System Administration: Maintain and update all project files, tests and certification and update information to load into the site CMMS.Process Improvement: Drive efficiency, reduce costs, and implement best practice within the project remit.About you:Skills and Qualifications required for this role:Either Mechanical / electrical / Chemical engineering qualification - EssentialExperience of taking the lead in engineering project activities- EssentialProven experience of using project management software such as MSP - EssentialExperience of working within the food manufacturing sector - DesirableStrong communication and presentation skills - EssentialUK Driving License - DesirableStrong IT & Numerical skills - EssentialAbility to work independently and use initiative - EssentialExcellent organisational skills and attention to detail - EssentialExperience in a fast-moving engineering environment - EssentialBenefits:Competitive salarySupport to develop your career and grow with the company, including in-house and accredited qualificationsBe part of a family-oriented cultureFree parking and onsite canteen serving fresh hot meals each dayPlay a key role in delivering quality products nationwide.If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV in for immediate consideration.Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Engineer, Site Engineer, Installation Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, FMCG Engineering, Electrical Engineer, may also be suitable for this role.

Location: Based Corby with frequent travel to Nuneaton and occasional international travelContract Type: PermanentThe OpportunityIdentification of project opportunities, preparation of Investment proposals, and management of capital projects typically up to £1 million with varied timescales which support the development of facilities within the group relating to both office and warehouse environments.What You Will Be DoingIdentification of opportunities, development of proposals, and implementation of solutions that deliver tangible improvements to office facility and logistics problems.Management of contractors and suppliers including allocation of work, preparation of required specifications and ensuring the contractor delivers to the agreed specification.Preparation and management of project plans to time, cost and quality targets.Preparation of Investment Proposals for the development of facilities in accordance with Group Strategy.Ensure all projects adhere to CDM, Health & safety guidelines, policies, and requirements within the business.Direction and co-ordination of project members as required by the project.Ensure adherence to Group Policies and local legislative requirements by contractors and SuppliersParticipating in the coaching, training, mentoring and sharing of experience and best practice to other Engineers within the department.Optimisation of warehouse and office capability throughout Group operating companies via specific projects or by supporting local ManagementInterpretation of business forecasts and analysis of current and future warehouse and office demands in order to develop capacity plans for warehouses and offices.Recommending, sharing and implementing group and industry best practice regarding warehouse and office design and the optimisation of group facilitiesScope of RoleThe role has a global responsibility although much of the work will be in the UKPrioritisation, quality and financial decisions within projects being managed.Project communication at all levelsTechnical decisions regarding equipment and process improvementHealth and safety management for projects being managementResponsible for making a number of cost/benefit decisions – leading to investment requirements, project implementation, investment delay or prevention.What You’ll BringExperience of using CADProject Management or Engineering qualification to an equivalent Level 3 (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (OFQUAL)Facilities Management experience and / or qualificationWe Are RSWe’ve been solving industry problems for over 80 years. We turn the ‘what ifs’ into the ‘why nots’, the impossible into the possible.Our purpose? Making amazing happen for a better world.We offer service and product solutions to over 1.2 million customers globally, shipping a parcel every 2 seconds to over 130 countries. With over 800,000 stocked and 3 million unstocked products, we’re a trusted partner to the world’s leading industries.We’re looking for curious, driven, and empathetic professionals to join our journey. People who think differently, act with purpose, and want to make a real impact. RewardsOur Reward Strategy Philosophy is designed to offer market competitive base salaries and provide all of our people the opportunity to participate in a short-term incentive, enabling them to share in the success of the Company.Our total reward package is more than just the cash; our recognition and benefit offering provide the opportunity for us to recognise, reward and enable the wellbeing of our people at all stages of their journey with RS. Our rewards and benefits vary by country, but include:Financial - pension/retirement; life assurance; salary finance (payroll deduction loan scheme)Wellbeing - medical plans; health screening; critical illness; disability insurance; holiday / paid time off; employee assistance programme; discounted gym/health club membershipLifestyle - transportation assistance schemes (e.g., cycle to work, travel loans, car leasing); onsite catering/lunch vouchers; retail discountsSpotlight – our global recognition programme provides a platform to highlight and recognise people role modelling our valuesReady to Make Amazing Happen?Join c. 9,000 colleagues and help us shape the future of our industry. Whoever you are, wherever you are — it all starts here.Apply now and make RS a part of your journey.

Role: IT Project EngineerContract: Full time, permanent Salary: Up to £60,000 per annumSector: Education TechnologyWe are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing IT services provider specialising in the education sector. Our client delivers complex infrastructure and cloud solutions to schools, colleges, and educational institutions across the UK - and due to continued success, they are expanding their technical delivery team.We are looking for a skilled and motivated IT Project Engineer to join them in a key delivery role. If you thrive on solving technical challenges and making a real impact in education - this could be the perfect next step in your career.The RoleJoining a collaborative and experienced technical team, you will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and cloud projects. You will work closely with Project Managers and end clients to design and implement robust technical solutions across the education sector.Key Responsibilities* Lead the design and delivery of infrastructure and cloud projects* Act as a senior escalation point for technical issues* Work closely with Project Managers to scope and plan technical delivery* Design and implement solutions across networking, virtualisation, Azure, Microsoft 365, and security* Produce clear technical documentation and handover materials* Attend client meetings to provide expert technical guidance* Support and mentor junior engineersSkills & Experience* Proven experience in infrastructure or project engineering* Deep knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange, M365, Azure* Experience with virtualisation platforms: VMware and/or Hyper-V* Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls* Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions* Familiarity with scripting and automation tools: PowerShell, Bash* Excellent communication and documentation skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independentlyWhat's On Offer* Salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)* A permanent role with a fast-growing organisation that invests heavily in its people and technology* Varied and rewarding project work across schools, colleges, and educational institutions* A collaborative, supportive team with a strong delivery culture* Clear career progression and development opportunitiesHow to ApplyIf this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with your CV via the contact details provided and one of our consultants will be in touch.We are an equal opportunities recruiter and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.