Project Engineer

About Transvac Transvac is a world leader in providing innovative, custom-designed Ejector systems for the process industries. With 50+ years of experience and thousands of Ejectors supplied, we have built a strong reputation backed by a comprehensive list of worldwide references across various industries, including energy, oil & gas, water, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.
As both a designer and manufacturer, Transvac maintains full control over the design, raw material procurement, manufacturing, scheduling, and testing processes.
We are currently seeking an additional Project Engineer to join our busy Head Office in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Responsibilities
The Project Engineer will report to the Operations Director and work as part of the Transvac Projects Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to successfully deliver complete projects to our clients with full Professional Development support and in collaboration with a Project Manager.
Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the Management of individual projects from inception to completion, covering order placement through to commissioning.
  
• Assisting in producing technically accurate and dimensionally precise designs and documentation.
  
• Working as part of the Projects team to ensure equipment produced in compliance with contract specifications, while optimizing cost, production, delivery, and functionality.
  
• Serving as a technical liaison with clients and subcontractors, including progress inspections as needed.
  
• Ensuring that all produced equipment meets company quality standards and client expectations.
  
• Working closely with the Sales Team, Mechanical Design Team, and Process Team to incorporate all necessary design elements.
  
• Estimating costs, including in-house and subcontractor quotations.
  
• Responding to client technical and quality queries promptly and clearly, with guidance from the appropriate technical authority.
  
• Professionally engaging with other departments across the business.
  
• Communicating with clients via telephone and MS Teams.
  
• Coordinating with the sales team to ensure seamless project handovers.
  Education & Experience Requirements
  Engineering qualification at HNC/HND or Degree level.
  Proven engineering knowledge and project management experience (preferred).
  Strong technical expertise or experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
  Familiarity with pressure equipment design and project management (e.g., vessels, piping, or heat exchangers).
  Ability to discuss technical and commercial details with internal and external stakeholders.
  Capability to design and propose alternative solutions when encountering project challenges.
  Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
  Proficiency in monitoring, reporting, and communicating project progress or barriers, both verbally and in writing.
  Competency in Microsoft Word and Excel; MS Project experience is desirable.
  Right to Work in the UK
  What We Offer
  At Transvac, we provide our employees with exciting work opportunities in a positive and professional environment. Our competitive remuneration packages and commitment to employee development include:
  Competitive salary within a professional and supportive environment.
  Comprehensive product training and full internal support.
  Flexible working arrangements.
  Hybrid working options.
  Generous holiday entitlement.
  Sick pay scheme.
  Performance-based bonus scheme.
  Long service recognition scheme.
  Pension scheme.
  Healthcare scheme.
  Annual inflationary salary review.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that offers a secure and progressive career path