Project Engineer

Socode are partnering with a Cambridgeshire-based technology company developing advanced industrial systems used in high-performance manufacturing environments. As part of a 3–5 year capital investment plan, they’re looking to bring in two Project Engineers to deliver a programme of upgrades across their existing production systems, with one role starting in January.
This is a hands-on delivery role sitting between operations, engineering and external suppliers. You’ll own Capex projects from specification through to commissioning, so upgrades land safely and on budget with minimal disruption to live production. The role is almost entirely UK-based, with occasional trips to suppliers in Europe for acceptance testing.
What will you be doing?

Delivering Capex projects end to end, from scoping and justification through to installation, commissioning and handover
Defining requirements, specifications and acceptance criteria for new and upgraded equipment
Assessing existing systems and identifying upgrade, obsolescence and improvement opportunities
Helping shape and prioritise a multi-year Capex roadmap with operations and engineering teams
Building and managing project plans, budgets, schedules and risk registers
Running supplier selection and managing suppliers and contractors through design, build and installation
Planning and attending Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT), including occasional visits to suppliers in Europe
Making sure equipment meets safety and compliance requirements and is handed over fully documentedWhat are they looking for?

Experience delivering Capex or equipment projects within a manufacturing or engineering environment
Hands-on experience specifying, procuring, installing and commissioning production equipment
Proven ability to manage suppliers and contractors, including FAT and SAT
Comfortable managing budgets, timelines and risks across multiple projects at once
Working knowledge of machinery safety and compliance (CE/UKCA, PUWER, risk assessments)
Clear and confident communication style, able to engage production teams, suppliers and senior stakeholders
Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or a related engineering disciplineNice to have

Experience upgrading or retrofitting equipment in a live production environment
Exposure to high-precision, cleanroom or high-reliability manufacturing
Project management training such as PRINCE2 or APM
Experience using MS Project or Jira