Mechanical Project Engineer

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to manage various CAPEX projects. The role requires hands-on engineering skills and expertise in project management from concept to completion. Candidates must hold an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong safety culture. This is a fixed-term contract role of 24 months, operating Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from concept to completion is essential.
• Strong safety culture required.
• Budget control experience is desirable.
• Budget control experience (desirable).
• PM experience – engineering background (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as project lead for civil and mechanical elements.
• Manage a range of CAPEX projects.
• Plan and program project steps from preliminary through to installation.
• Plan and program project steps from preliminary through to installation.
• Supervise project site work, coordinating trades and activities.
• Coordinate commissioning and compile operating instructions and documentation.
• Maintain budget and ensure best value at all times.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and contractor control procedures.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Project management

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Safety culture

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Project Engineer — Birmingham — Monday to Friday, 36 hrs/wk, 24-month fixed-term contract

Our client is a leading manufacturer based in Birmingham and is recruiting an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to join their team. If you are an experienced hands-on engineer, mechanically minded, and a leader, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Act as project lead for civil and mechanical elements, including tender processes and equipment relocation
• Manage a range of CAPEX projects varying from area refurbishment to mass machine installation
• Flexible/hands-on — operating forklift, cranes, MEWP
• Plan and program project steps from preliminary through to installation
• Supervise project site work, coordinating trades and activities
• Coordinate commissioning and compile operating instructions and documentation
• Maintain budget and ensure best value at all times
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and contractor control procedures

Requirements

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (essential)
• Experience managing projects from concept to completion (essential)
• Strong safety culture (essential)
• Budget control experience (desirable)
• SAP knowledge (desirable)
• PM experience – engineering background

They are looking to hire soon, so apply today!

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.