Project Engineer


Company:	Hunter Selection Limited
Salary:	£45,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chippenham, SN13 0ZR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Project Engineer 25312/ 612 (AR)

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Commutable from Melksham, Westbury, Frome, Trowbridge, Swindon, Bath

A rare opportunity to join a leading engineering firm in Chippenham, Wiltshire as a Project Engineer. They specialise in the lifecycle of control system projects, from initial assessment through to commissioning and project completion. Key duties include interpreting technical requirements, contributing to project specifications, selecting and procuring materials, designing system layouts and drawings (not drafting), and overseeing the assembly, configuration, testing, and deployment of control systems. The role involves active participation in system testing, client liaison, and onsite installation activities.

Benefits

Shift Hours: Days role Monday to Friday

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

25 days + Bank Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection Plan

Company Life Assurance Plan

Enhanced Pension

Role & Responsibilities:

The Project Engineer is expected to develop proficiency with proprietary control software platforms and may be tasked with programming and configuring third-party industrial control hardware such as PLCs, DCS systems, and HMIs. Domestic and international travel may be required for system start-up, commissioning, and ongoing support.

Effective communication with clients and internal teams is essential, along with a sound understanding of electrical and control system principles. Responsibilities also include preparing project documentation, troubleshooting control systems, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards within scheduled timelines

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.

Basic knowledge of electrical and electronic principles relevant to control systems.

Experience with wiring methods, I/O hardware, and panel design.

Familiarity with control system instrumentation and their applications.

Understanding of motor control centres, switchgear, starters, and variable frequency drives.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs, flow diagrams, logic diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Knowledge of serial and network communication protocols and standards.

Competence with PC hardware, Windows-based software, and basic software development or scripting skills.

Troubleshooting skills for control systems and components.

Shifts & Benefits Package:

Shift: - Days

Salary: - £45,000 - £50,000

Shift Hours: Days role Monday to Friday

25 days + Bank Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Group Income Protection Plan

Company Life Assurance Plan

Enhanced Pension

Job Reference:

Project Engineer 25312/ 612 (AR)

Code: INDENM

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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