Project Engineer

Acquisitions Systems Ltd is looking for a Project Engineer to join our well-established and growing engineering company. This role is based at our Runcorn office.

ASL is an engineering focussed company that is agile to market needs to ensure we provide software and products that assist our customers in achieving regulatory compliance and are easy to use. A key strength remains in our ability to provide a turnkey project from design, build, installation and qualification through to system lifetime support and calibration which is only possible with our expert teams.

The Role

Responsible for the successful implementation, installation and testing of instrumentation and control systems for engineering customers.

The role includes, but is not limited to, the following activities relating to ASL environmental monitoring systems:

• Development of design documentation (including drawings) in accordance with customer requirements and contracted scope of supply. Development of test protocol documentation
• Specification and ordering of parts from third party manufacturers, where necessary
• Configuration of application software, Windows operating system and associated PC hardware
• Installation and commissioning of hardware, software and electrical components at customer sites
• Execution of Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
• Provide supervision and control of all activities for assigned projects
• Co-ordinate with customers and sub-contractors to schedule project activities
• Management of installation sub-contractors
• Operational training of customer staff
• Duties will be carried out at ASL offices and at customer sites. Customer sites may be construction sites and / or may be overseas
• Ongoing support and maintenance of operational customer systems, both by telephone and at customer premises
• Carry out technical site surveys
• The role involves travel to Glasgow and Huddersfield. Potential for travel to Canada, Australia and Norway.

About You

You combine strong technical expertise with a commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. You bring our values to life in how you work:

• Be Dynamic – You’re proactive, adaptable, and ready to tackle technical challenges in the field.
• Integrity – You take responsibility for your work, communicate transparently, and build trust with customers and colleagues.
• Collaborative – You work effectively with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge to deliver seamless service and support.
• Excellence – You take pride in your work, maintain high standards, and strive for continuous improvement in everything you do.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Excel, Word & Outlook).
• Experience of Panel Wiring on Customer Sites.
• At least 2 years working experience in a service/commissioning/project engineering role.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• HNC or similar in relevant engineering disciplinary would be desirable.
• Knowledge of 17th/18th Edition Wiring would be desirable
• Knowledge of SCADA packages is desirable.
• Literate in the use CAD packages such as TurboCAD would be desirable.
• Experience of EMC Gland terminations would be desirable.
• Experience of working offshore would be desirable.
• Organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Profit related, tax-free bonus after 1 years’ service as part of our Employee Ownership Trust.
• Company car.
• Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday. Your leave grows with your service — after two years, you’ll earn an extra day each year, up to a maximum of 31 days.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service Benefit.
• Early finish on a Friday, working week 37.5hrs Mon-Fri, excluding Bank Holidays.

Due to the nature of the role, the candidate needs to be a UK National.

Join our team

Join us at Acquisition Systems Ltd, where your skills and dedication will drive innovation and reliability in the engineering sector. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

We are an equal opportunities employer — we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Proven expertise in monitoring and control solutions since 1989

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