Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

Salary: Up to £55,000

Hours: Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent

Commute: This candidate must hold a Full UK driving linseces with access to their own vehicle.

Our client is looking for a Project Engineer to join their established Projects Team.

Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from order through to successful installation and handover.


• Develop and agree project scope with customers and the Sales Team.


• Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.


• Create, manage and maintain project schedules, including Gantt charts.


• Produce and maintain project documentation, including project numbers, Scope of Supply, timing plans, P&IDs, BOMs and provisional layout drawings.


• Specify and source purchased components and equipment.


• Manage project changes and communicate these effectively with relevant stakeholders.


• Coordinate equipment delivery and installation.


• Organise and support Customer Acceptance Testing (FAT/PDI).


• Manage packing and shipping arrangements, including export documentation where required.


• Develop installation plans and coordinate installation resources and RAMS documentation.


• Oversee Site Acceptance Testing.


• Coordinate customer training and documentation handover.


• Manage subcontractors during installation where required.


• Maintain strong commercial awareness throughout each project, ensuring invoicing milestones are achieved on time.


• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered successfully.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar Project Engineering role within a process engineering environment.


• A proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects.


• Experience using MS Project.


• Experience using AutoCAD LT.


• Strong engineering knowledge and the ability to understand and manage technical requirements.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• The ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.


• A proactive, enthusiastic and practical 'can-do' attitude.


• Good commercial awareness and strong organisational skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.


• Knowledge of steam systems, pneumatics, hydraulics and pipework.


• A basic understanding of electrical control systems would be advantageous.


• A full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on company performance


• Early finish on a Friday (4pm)


• 22 days' annual leave + bank holidays


• Annual leave increases to 26 days with length of service


• Life assurance


• Company sick pay scheme


• Pension scheme


• Workwear provided


• Staff meals and company events