Job Title: Project Engineer\nLocation: Manchester (on-site with occasional travel)\nDepartment: Projects & Engineering • Reports to: Engineering Manager\nPackage: Competitive salary + benefits • Permanent • No visa sponsorship available\n\nAbout the business\nI’m delighted to be supporting a long-standing, returning client - a UK designer-manufacturer of industrial firefighting equipment and integrated suppression systems used across oil & gas, chemical, marine and heavy manufacturing. They’re known for robust engineering, uncompromising safety standards and a supportive culture where people stay and grow.\n\nThe role\nYou’ll manage the technical delivery of firefighting/suppression system projects from concept to handover, ensuring compliance with standards and customer specifications.\n\nWhat you’ll do\n\n * \n\n Lead engineering design for water-based and foam deluge systems and packaged skids.\n\n * \n\n Create 3D models of equipment and skid packages (Inventor or similar).\n\n * \n\n Produce and maintain P&IDs, specifications, BoMs, manuals and procedures.\n\n * \n\n Run risk assessments; ensure designs meet NFPA and UL/FM requirements.\n\n * \n\n Plan and track timelines, budgets and deliverables with internal teams and suppliers.\n\n * \n\n Support installation, commissioning, site visits and troubleshooting.\n\n * \n\n Keep project records accurate for internal and regulatory review; drive continuous improvement.\n\nAbout you\n\n * \n\n Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering (or related).\n\n * \n\n 3+ years in industrial equipment or fire protection/suppression engineering.\n\n * \n\n Proficient in CAD (Inventor ; AutoCAD beneficial) and analysis tools.\n\n * \n\n Clear communicator with solid project management skills; occasional travel as needed.\n\nNice to have\n\n * \n\n Hydraulic modelling (e.g. PipeFlow, SprinkCAD).\n\n * \n\n Awareness of hazardous area classifications (ATEX/IECEx).\n\n * \n\n Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and suppression technologies.\n\nRight to work: You must have full UK work rights - no sponsorship available.\n\nHow to apply\nSend your CV to Steph at White Label