Project Engineer Hydraulics £40-55kBase+Benefits SouthEast|Ref:ABJ6484

Perm: onsite 5 days

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer specialising in hydraulic systems to join a leading engineering and R&D team delivering advanced industrial equipment. This role focuses on coordinating engineering hydraulic projects from design through manufacture, installation, commissioning and ongoing customer support.

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.

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

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

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

Customer & 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

Qualifications & 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

Benefits package and career development opportunities

Full-time|Permanent|Competitivebasesalary|Flexiblebenefitspackage.ToApply:Contact Alison Basson on 0203 909 3782 / 07814 547440Email: | Ref: ABJ6484