Project Engineer (Hydraulics)

Project Engineer – Hydraulics £38-50k Base + Benefits South East | Ref: ABJ6484<br />Perm: onsite 5 days<br />An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer specialising in hydraulic systems to join a leading engineering and R&amp;D team delivering advanced industrial equipment. This role focuses on coordinating engineering hydraulic projects from design through manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support.<br />You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget while meeting customer specifications. This is a varied, hands-on position combining technical engineering knowledge, project coordination and customer-facing responsibilities. As Project Engineer in Hydraulics, you will primarily site working closely with the engineers with travel required for installation, commissioning and customer support, including occasional international travel.<br />Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering projects covering design, manufacture, installation and commissioning
• Support hydraulic system setup, testing, calibration and fault finding (in-house and onsite)
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory requirements
• Produce and manage project documentation and technical reports
• Provide customer training, technical support and service assistance<br />Project Delivery
• Coordinate project activities to ensure delivery to agreed timelines and budgets
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues and report updates to management
• Prepare installation plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, directives and HSE requirements<br />Technical Engineering Support
• Support testing, calibration and performance verification of hydraulic systems
• Assist with installation, commissioning and fault-finding activities
• Work with multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and control systems
• Support maintenance/service activities where required<br />Customer &amp; Operational Support
• Act as technical liaison with customers throughout projects
• Provide on-site technical support, commissioning assistance and training
• Develop operating manuals, procedures and documentation<br />Qualifications &amp; Experience
• HND, degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience working with hydraulic systems in an engineering or manufacturing environment (ideally low-volume, high-value equipment)
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, valves or precision mechanical systems
• Experience in sectors such as: Automotive, Aerospace or transportation; Heavy plant, construction machinery or energy; Industrial automation or specialist manufacturing
• Knowledge of control systems, technology or industrial automation is advantageous.
• Good understanding of hydraulic systems and general engineering principles
• Hands-on approach to testing, commissioning and troubleshooting
• Strong communication and customer engagement skills<br />Benefits package and career development opportunities<br />Full-time | Permanent | Competitive base salary | Flexible benefits package. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: | Ref: ABJ6484