Operations / Project Engineer

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm in Sunderland seeks a project operations engineer with over 3 years of experience in a technical environment. The role involves coordinating site activities, conducting inspections, and managing customer correspondence. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of fabrication or mechanical/electrical engineering, as well as proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and ERP systems. A BEng in Engineering or equivalent is preferred. The position emphasizes safety and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project or operations engineering within a technical industry.
• Strong understanding of fabrication or mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Ability to read and communicate engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support site activities, field operations and subcontractors.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and RAMS documentation.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Manage customer correspondence like reports, RFIs, TQs, and drawings.

Skills

Project management

Operations engineering

Communication

Planning

Customer-focused approach

Education

BEng in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

ERP system (Epicor)

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support site activities, field operations and subcontractors
• Conduct site inspections, audits and RAMS documentation
• Assist with commissioning, testing and handover activities
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation accurately
• Manage customer correspondence (reports, RFIs, TQs, drawings, transmittals)
• Schedule project milestones, equipment delivery and inspections
• Support billing, project reporting and stakeholder updates
• Promote and enforce safe working practices

Skills & Experience Required

• 3+ years in project or operations engineering within a technical industry
• Strong understanding of fabrication or mechanical/electrical engineering
• Confident using MS Office, MS Project, and an ERP system (Epicor desirable)
• Ability to read and communicate engineering drawings
• Customer-focused with strong communication & planning skills

Desirable

• BEng in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with NEC4 and/or CDM regulations
• AutoCAD or 3D CAD exposure