Project Engineer

Job Overview

Join an Award-Winning Engineering Business Delivering Major UK and International Projects

KGD Industrial Services is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of packaged process plant, pressure vessels and engineered process systems, serving the nuclear, energy, oil & gas, hydrogen, renewables, pharmaceutical and food processing sectors.

Following a period of significant growth, investment and industry recognition, including being named Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year 2026 and winning Excellence in Manufacturing & Engineering, KGD continues to expand its project delivery team from its Hereford headquarters. Recent investments in automation, robotics, digital technologies and facility expansion are supporting a growing order book across the nuclear, carbon capture, renewable energy and industrial processing sectors.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Project Engineer who is ready to develop their career managing complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept through to completion.

This opportunity would suit either:

• A recently qualified engineer looking to take the next step into project management.
• An experienced Project Engineer seeking greater responsibility and exposure to high-value engineering projects.

The Role

As a Project Engineer, you will take ownership of engineered package and process plant projects, overseeing all stages from customer enquiry through to final delivery.

Working closely with customers, suppliers, design engineers, procurement, manufacturing and quality teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest technical standards.

Typical projects include:

• Nuclear systems and infrastructure packages
• Oil & gas processing equipment
• Renewable and hydrogen technologies
• Carbon capture and energy transition projects
• Pharmaceutical and food manufacturing systems
• Bespoke pressure vessels and process packages

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from enquiry, quotation and order placement through manufacture, testing and delivery.
• Coordinate activities across design, procurement, manufacturing and quality departments.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules and commercial controls.
• Liaise directly with customers, suppliers and third-party inspectors.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and opportunities.
• Review technical specifications, P&IDs, GA drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Support design reviews and development of engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards and quality procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the business.

What we are looking for / Skills

Essential

• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, Apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and professional approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Desirable

• Experience in project engineering, manufacturing or engineering delivery.
• Knowledge of process plant, piping systems, pressure vessels or packaged equipment.
• Familiarity with industries such as nuclear, oil & gas, renewables, pharmaceutical or food processing.
• Understanding of quality standards, fabrication and welding processes.

Why Join KGD?

At KGD, we design, build, inspect, test and deliver complete engineered solutions from a single site in Hereford. With over 40 years of engineering excellence and a reputation for taking on technically demanding projects, we offer a unique opportunity to work across multiple industries while developing your career within a growing UK manufacturer.

You'll be joining a business that:

• Employs over 130 skilled engineering professionals.
• Delivers projects worldwide.
• Invests heavily in new technology, automation and robotics.
• Supports apprenticeships and career development.
• Operates in expanding sectors including nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture and renewable energy.
• Continues to grow through long-term investment and innovation.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• 40-hour working week (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30).
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company sickness scheme.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering business.

Apply Now

This is a permanent position with an immediate start available.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] quoting Project Engineer - Ref KGD/APG/2609.

KGD Industrial Services Netherwood Road, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6JU

Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person