Project Engineer

The Role

Are you a Project Engineer with a sound commercial and financial understanding and (ideally) experience from within an engineering environment? Are you looking for a role within a well-established, complex engineering company based in Worcestershire? This Project Engineer role is a great opportunity to become an integral team member with this fantastic employer.

The Project Engineer will be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

Responsibilities:

• The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
• The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects.
• Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks.
• Project reporting both internally and externally to customers.
• Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s).
• Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
• Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.

Requirements:

• Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience essential.
• Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.).
• Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects involving small to medium batch manufacturing of discrete and complex products and sub-components.
• A sound commercial and financial understanding is required.
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project is necessary.
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Prepared to travel within the UK and overseas as required.
• Background in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of MoD and aerospace applications would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Contributory pension.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Hybrid / Flexible working potential.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.

Competitive salary dependant on experience.

Based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm & Fridays 8:00am to 1:00pm.