Title: Project Engineer\nLocation: Liverpool (L11)\nSalary: Competitive\nShifts: 09:00 – 17:30 (Any 5 out of 7)\nContract Type: Permanent\n\nOur client, a leading discount retailer, is seeking a Project Engineer to join their expanding business on a permanent basis, working across multiple sites in the UK.\n\nReporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will support the delivery of engineering, automation, and innovation projects by managing day-to-day technical activities, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * \n\n Project Management – Deliver projects across automation, engineering, facilities, innovation, and other workstreams from initial planning to completion.\n\n * \n\n Full Project Lifecycle Oversight – Manage conceptualisation, planning, execution, and post-implementation stages, ensuring all success criteria are achieved.\n\n * \n\n Risk & Issue Management – Identify risks and issues, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure minimal disruption to timelines and quality.\n\n * \n\n Resource & Cost Management – Track resources, control costs, and maintain timelines to meet key milestones.\n\n * \n\n Cost Estimation & Technical Analysis – Produce cost estimates, prepare management presentations, and conduct technical studies to inform decisions.\n\n * \n\n Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement – Lead root cause analysis, develop solutions, and enhance project management processes.\n\n * \n\n Product Performance Testing – Design and conduct product performance tests to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.\n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\n * \n\n Degree in Engineering or a related field.\n\n * \n\n Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment with diverse stakeholders—preferably in retail, warehousing, intralogistics, or FMCG.\n\n * \n\n Track record of leading and delivering projects, including commissioning and testing.\n\n * \n\n Project management experience in facilities, infrastructure, energy, and power projects.\n\n * \n\n Strong technical expertise in automation and engineering design.\n\n * \n\n Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).\n\n * \n\n Skilled in design and visualisation software such as AutoCAD.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\n * \n\n Some UK travel will be required.\n\n * \n\n A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential