Maritime Fabrication Project Engineer

Balaena; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 4%

Life cover 7x basic salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Balaena is seeking a Project Engineer, Fabrication to drive fabrication projects from planning through to delivery. You will work with a project manager to develop detailed timelines, allocate resources and manage budgets on national-significance fabrication initiatives.

The role requires hands-on technical guidance, reviewing drawings and specs, coordinating materials, tools and equipment, and monitoring progress and project financials while ensuring documentation and wash-up meetings are

Qualifications

• HNC/ degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in an engineering/structural engineering/shipbuilding environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resource allocation and budget management for fabrication projects.
• Provide technical guidance by reviewing drawings and specifications to resolve project challenges.
• Coordinate materials, tools and equipment with the fabrication team to meet project requirements.
• Monitor progress and report on financial achievement of the project.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on plan.
• Finalize and document all project paperwork including wash-up meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Engineering environment experience

Project management knowledge

Education

HNC/ Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Balaena is seeking a Project Engineer, Fabrication to drive fabrication projects from planning through to delivery. You will work with a project manager to develop detailed timelines, allocate resources and manage budgets on national-significance fabrication initiatives.

The role requires hands-on technical guidance, reviewing drawings and specs, coordinating materials, tools and equipment, and monitoring progress and project financials while ensuring documentation and wash-up meetings are