Project Engineer, Chesterfield

Project Engineer

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: Up to £45,000 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:30 – 16:00 Friday (39 hours per week)

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Project Engineer to join our client’s growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within engineering projects, with access to ongoing training, a strong work–life balance, and a clear progression pathway.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience in engineering project delivery, particularly within water systems, drilling, construction, civil or mechanical environments.

Why This Role Stands Out

• 39-hour working week – significantly lower than industry average
• Opportunities for professional development, including RAMS, scheduling software, and water systems training
• Involvement in varied projects across technical engineering, mobilisation, and site activities
• A business committed to continuous improvement and long-term progression, with potential to develop into a Senior Project Engineer role over time

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of technical engineering projects relating to water systems and associated infrastructure
• Support mobilisation activities, including site preparation, logistics and documentation
• Maintain strong communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression
• Monitor project performance against technical, quality and compliance standards
• Assist in preparing and reviewing RAMS, quality documentation and technical reports
• Produce engineering reports and support data analysis where required
• Use scheduling and project planning software to track progress and maintain accurate programmes
• Assist with commissioning, verification and the final handover of completed works
• Take part in project reviews to help drive continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an engineering environment such as drilling, construction, civil or mechanical projects (desirable)
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (desirable but not essential)
• Strong communication, planning and coordination skills
• Understanding of site activities, safety standards and operational processes
• Competent using Microsoft Office and project planning tools
• Knowledge of water infrastructure, subsurface systems or pumping installations is beneficial
• Willingness to develop further through ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

To apply, please either:

• Call Charlie on 0333 99 66 988
• Email your CV to apply@essentialrecruitment.co.uk

(This vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment, a recruitment agency.)