Project Engineer
Location: Bristol, (Long Ashton) - Onsite
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Overview
ARCA Resourcing is supporting a world-class engineering organisation at the forefront of advanced automotive and motorsport technology in the search for a Project Engineer.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery — combining hands-on technical leadership with project management responsibility. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance systems that push the limits of innovation, reliability, and precision.
The Role
As a Project Engineer, you’ll play a key part in the delivery of cutting-edge systems across automotive and motorsport programmes. You’ll bridge the gap between engineering and project delivery, ensuring world-class solutions are designed, integrated, and implemented on time, to spec, and within budget.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the technical delivery of customer projects, ensuring high-quality and timely outcomes
- Leading facility integration, design documentation, and installation planning
- Overseeing design and development throughout the full lifecycle — from requirements capture to in-service support
- Managing technical interfaces with suppliers and procurement teams
- Conducting validation testing, data analysis, and performance reviews
- Supporting on-site installations and ensuring scope is accurately captured and managed
- Working collaboratively across engineering disciplines to ensure aligned and compliant solutions
- Identifying and mitigating project risks and supporting continuous improvement in processes and methodologies
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a technically strong, customer-facing engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex challenges.
You’ll bring:
- 3+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role with direct customer interaction
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and schematic drawings
- Strong technical documentation and specification authoring skills
- Proven experience commissioning and testing mechanical/electrical systems
- Knowledge of requirements management and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- A proactive, analytical approach with a strong sense of ownership
Desirable:
- Experience with 3D or Electrical CAD systems
- Familiarity with servo and PLC-driven systems
- DFMEA experience
What You Can Expect
- Direct involvement in the design and delivery of innovative, high-performance engineering systems
- Exposure to complex projects within the automotive and motorsport sectors
- Collaboration with highly skilled specialists across mechanical, electrical, and control engineering
- Opportunities to shape processes, influence design outcomes, and lead technical delivery
- A supportive and dynamic environment that encourages ownership, learning, and professional growth
Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Automotive, Motorsport or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer status is advantageous
If you’re a driven engineer who enjoys combining technical depth with project ownership — and you’re ready to contribute to world-leading engineering programmes — we’d love to hear from you.