Maintenance - Project Engineer

Amphenol; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading interconnect solutions company is seeking a Project Engineer to manage and deliver projects within a manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing project planning, execution, and budgets while ensuring safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven project engineering experience, a solid educational background in engineering, and technical skills in project planning tools. The position offers a vibrant workplace in Whitstable with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Group Personal Pension Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Sick Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant facility

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of asset acquisition, commissioning, and system integration.
• Excellent understanding of URS development and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from end to end, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and handover.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability.
• Produce User Requirement Specifications (URS), Gantt charts to support communication.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Diligent and goal-driven

Education

HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or equivalent

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

The Company

With innovation and engineering at the heart of our business, Amphenol Ltd (ALTD) has been at the forefront of using the latest technologies and practices for over 50 years to meet the needs of interconnection in a variety of applications. As part of the Amphenol Corporation - a leading global interconnect Fortune 500 specialist company, ALTD is continuing to grow and significantly investing in the future.

Based in Whitstable Kent, ALTD has maintained its status as a market leader in the Aerospace and Military industries and growth targets remain on track as part of our strategic plan. With c230 employees across a wide range of disciplines, our end-to-end manufacturing capabilities provide endless opportunities for our employees to grow their career and professional experiences.

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The Vacancy

Purpose of the role

The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This includes managing the acquisition and commissioning of new assets, implementing software and hardware systems, and driving infrastructure improvements that enhance operational efficiency and capacity. Acting as the central link between stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams, the Project Engineer also leads departmental project governance, embeds best practices, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements to support the long term growth and competitiveness of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Delivery

  Manage projects from end to end, including scoping, planning, execution, monitoring, and handover.

• Budget & Cost Control

  Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.

• Technical Documentation & Planning

  Produce User Requirement Specifications (URS), Gantt charts, and project documentation to support clear communication and milestone tracking.

• Manufacturing Asset Projects

  Lead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of new production assets, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

• Systems Implementation

  Oversee the deployment of new software and hardware systems, ensuring integration with existing processes and alignment with operational needs.

• Infrastructure Improvements

  Deliver upgrades to facilities, utilities, and supporting infrastructure to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity.

• Governance & Best Practice

  Champion project management governance within the department, embedding best practices and continuous improvement.

• Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

  Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery.

• Safety & Compliance

  Ensure strict adherence to safe systems of work, including Permit to Work (PTW), Risk Assessments (RAMS), Method Statements, and relevant manufacturing safety standards.

• Carries out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management or equivalent in a related discipline.

Experience

• Proven experience in project engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of asset acquisition, commissioning, and system integration.
• Excellent understanding of URS development and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with safety systems and compliance frameworks (PTW, RAMS, CDM).

Technical

• Proficiency in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Fundamental principles regarding project lifecycle management, budget control and finance tracking, scheduling tools and techniques (Gantt, critical paths), governance frameworks (Prince2 APM, PMI).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead governance initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
• Patient, problem solver, diligent and goal driven.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification advantageous.

The Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant facility
• Free onsite parking

To be considered for this position please click the 'Apply now' button, and thank you for your interest in Amphenol LTD.