Mechanical Project Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Comprehensive benefits package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 March 2026 |
| Location: | Neath Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA11 1NJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 27597/612_1771327375 |
Summary
Mechanical Project Engineer (12 month FTC)
Neath / Port Talbot
27597/612
£50,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits
Operating on a global scale, this world leading manufacturer of high quality, specialised engineered products are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer for their South Wales facility.
This is a 12 month fixed term role with the possibility of becoming permanent.
The role is very much hands-on and will lead a newly funded UK project, to design, implement and validate a system for a highly technical process within a metal manufacturing environment. The Mechanical Project Engineer will own the project lifecycle, from requirements and design, through instrumentation and trials, to reporting successful delivery, improving process stability and yield.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Lead the Project plan: scope, milestones, risks and deliverables
- Specify, install and commission instrumentation & control (e.g. flow, pressure, temperature, high-speed data capture)
- Plan and run process trials, collect and analyse process & product data to validate performance
- Coordinate equipment installation, production trials and contractor activities
- Produce technical reports, including KPI's, results, CAPEX/OPEX implications, and safety documentation
- Ensure adherence to HSE, quality and governance standards
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Demonstratable Project Engineering / Project Management experience in a Production or R&D environment, with the ability to run structured process trials and produce technical documentation
* Strong grasp of fluid dynamics, thermal processes and Mechanical equipment design
* Hands-on experience with instrumentation & controls selection, installation and commissionin
Benefits and Package
* £50,000 - £65,000
* Excellent company benefits
Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling 02920 894900 or by sending your CV to cardiff@hunterselection.co.uk
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
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.