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UTEC, Acteon’s Geo-services business line, harnesses data to optimise designs, save time and maximise your project’s economic value by providing a holistic understanding of the marine environment. Our insights underpin customers’ decision-making from design to asset life extension, ensuring every decision delivers.
We are looking to hire a Project Engineer on a full time, permanent basis. Based at our facility in Wokingham, the Project Engineer will be responsible for delivering structural monitoring projects from concept through to installation and commissioning. Act as the technical link between the client, engineering, and delivery teams. You take ownership of technical scope, coordinate across functions, and ensure systems are built, tested, and installed to the required standard. This role suits someone hands-on, well organised, and comfortable managing multiple live projects at different stages. You stay close to the detail while keeping delivery on track.
Duties & Main Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Support delivery of multiple projects at the same time, across design, build, test, and installation phases
Work with Project Managers to meet schedule, budget, and technical requirements
Track engineering deliverables, risks, and changes through the project lifecycle
Take full ownership of smaller projects where required
Technical Coordination
Act as the main technical interface between client, engineering teams, procurement, and production
Translate client requirements into clear engineering scope and deliverables
Ensure alignment between mechanical, electrical, systems, and software disciplines
Resolve technical queries quickly to maintain project progress
Client Interface
Lead technical discussions with clients during design, delivery, and installation phases
Respond to client queries and provide clear technical explanations
Attend client meetings and site visits as required
Build strong working relationships to support successful delivery
Engineering & Integration
Work closely with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet client and project requirements
Support system integration across hardware and software components
Provide hands-on support and troubleshooting during build and test phases
Procurement & Production Interface
Work with procurement to define technical specifications and manage supplier inputs
Support production during system assembly and build
Ensure materials and components meet project requirements and timelines
Testing & FAT
Plan and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT / SFAT)
Take an active, hands-on role during testing and fault finding
Ensure all actions are closed prior to deployment
Installation & Commissioning
Attend site or offshore locations to support installation and commissioning
Oversee installation activities to ensure systems are set up correctly
Work with offshore teams, subcontractors, and clients on site
Support system commissioning and initial performance validation
Documentation & Control
Work closely with document control to ensure all project documents are issued, tracked, and submitted on time
Maintain accurate and up to date project documentation in line with company processes
Ensure document revisions, approvals, and client submissions are managed correctly
Support project close-out documentation and deliverables
Required
Essential
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or similar
Experience in a project or engineering delivery environment
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems
Ability to read drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
Experience with system testing and integration activities
Familiar with project tracking tools and structured delivery processes
Hands-on and practical, comfortable working with equipment and systems
Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities at once
Strong problem solver who stays calm under pressure
Clear communicator with both clients and internal teams
Takes ownership and drives work through to completion
Works well across disciplines and levels within the business
Desirable
Experience in offshore energy, oil and gas, or renewables
Knowledge of communications protocols, sensors, and data systems
Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools and system troubleshooting