Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Bedford
Salary: £40,000 – £46,000
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join an established engineering business working on a range of bespoke engineering projects.

This is a varied role covering project delivery, customer liaison, supplier management and coordination of internal engineering teams. You’ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from initial planning through to build, installation, commissioning and final handover.

The role would suit an experienced Project Engineer or an engineer looking to take the next step into a project-focused position, with opportunities to progress further into Project Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead projects from initial planning through to completion
Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and budgets
Manage customer requirements, communication and expectations
Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, installation and external suppliers
Manage internal and external resources
Monitor project costs, forecasts and changes
Support procurement and supplier management
Coordinate testing, installation, commissioning and handover
Identify project risks and put mitigation plans in place
Ensure projects meet required quality, safety and customer standards
Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management
Travel within the UK when required
Requirements

Previous experience in a Project Engineer or similar engineering project role
Experience managing engineering projects from start to finish
Strong technical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
Good commercial awareness, including budgets, cost control and change management
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
Engineering qualification or time served engineering apprenticeship
Desirable

Experience within automotive, automation or industrial engineering
Experience with installation and commissioning projects
Previous project management experience
HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering, Project Management or a related disciplineIND5

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