Job Title: Project Engineer
Salary: £55,000 DOE plus Profit share bonus.
Department: Engineering
Hours of work: Mon – Thurs 8am-5pm & Friday 8am-2pm.
Join One of the UK’s Leading Metal Fabrication Specialists
With over 45 years of engineering excellence, WEC Fabrication is a trusted name in specialist metal fabrication, delivering high-quality solutions across industries including Rail, Defence, Marine & Subsea, Nuclear, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas.
From precision components to large-scale industrial fabrications, we combine cutting-edge technology with exceptional craftsmanship. Our facilities include over 200 skilled coded welders, 30-tonne craneage capacity, robotic welding systems, and advanced heavy engineering equipment.
Due to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Project Manager / Engineer to join our expanding team.
Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven engineering professional to manage complex fabrication and heavy engineering projects from enquiry through to delivery.
You will play a key role in coordinating production, managing customer relationships, ensuring technical compliance, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Manage fabrication and heavy engineering projects from start to completion
- Liaise directly with customers, suppliers, and internal departments
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Coordinate production schedules and monitor project progress
- Ensure compliance with ASME, BS EN, ISO 9001 and welding standards
- Manage budgets, quotations, variations, and project documentation
- Attend customer meetings and site visits where required
- Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
Knowledge, Skills, Experience
Essential:
- Previous experience in Project Management or Engineering within:
- Steel fabrication
- Heavy engineering
- Coded welding environments
- Strong technical understanding of fabrication and welding processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Commercial awareness and customer-focused approach
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Desirable:
- Experience within Rail, Nuclear, Defence, Marine, Aerospace, or Oil & Gas sectors
- Excellent knowledge of all welding techniques
- CAD qualifications and experience are preferable but not essential for this role, training will be provided where necessary
Company Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (33 days in total)
- Annual profit share scheme
- Healthcare cash-back plan (dental, optical, physio, mental health support)
- Company pension scheme
- Employee support loans
- Refer-a-Friend bonus £1000
- Death-in-service benefit
- Discounted access to a wide variety of attractions and entertainment venues
How to Apply
All CVs to be sent to the Recruitment team, by email [email protected]
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Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
