Project Engineer (25312 / 612) Gloucester, England 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: GBP40,000 : GBP50,000 * 25 days + Bank Holiday * Private Medical Insurance * Group Income Protection Plan * Company Life Assurance Plan * Enhanced Pension Role and 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 * Bachelors 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 and 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 and Benefits Package: Shift: : Days Salary: : GBP40,000+ benefits Job Reference: Project Engineer (25312 / 612) Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling our Managing Consultant for this vacancy : Ashley Reynolds If you are interested in this position please click apply. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent and contract roles within Engineering and Manufacturing, IT and Digital, Science and Technology and Service and Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and 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.