Project Delivery Engineer

Simpson Booth Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Booth Ltd in Burnley is seeking a Project Delivery Engineer to lead the planning, coordination and delivery of complex fabrication projects. You will work closely with Engineering, Production and Commercial teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project completion with a strong safety and quality focus.

The role requires hands‑on fabrication experience and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment, reporting to the Senior Project Delivery Manager.

Qualifications

• Degree‑level qualification in Engineering, Business Studies, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM.
• Relevant technical or fabrication qualification.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs and margins.
• Experience coordinating people, equipment, materials and resources.
• Proven experience in project operations and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.
• Work closely with Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Coating, Production and Commercial teams to ensure project requirements are met.
• Coordinate people, equipment, materials and resources to keep projects on track.
• Support the development and management of project plans, production schedules and project reporting.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, dependencies and critical paths, taking action where required.
• Identify potential issues, risks and delays early and work proactively to resolve them.
• Manage changes to project scope and support the development of contingency plans where required.
• Ensure project documentation is completed accurately and on time, working closely with the Engineering team.
• Communicate project expectations, progress and requirements clearly to internal teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Produce progress reports, proposals, presentations and other project documentation as required.
• Deputise for the Senior Project Delivery Manager when required.
• Lead or support project close‑out activities, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve future project delivery.
• Fabrication & Technical Experience: understand fabrication requirements, processes and production constraints.
• Work with welding and fabrication teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Identify practical solutions to technical and production challenges.

Job description

Our client is a world leader in specialist technical solutions. Across qualification, testing, fabrication, and construction, they deliver in complex and challenging environments to ensure that their clients achieve optimum asset protection and longevity.

The Role

Ready to take the lead on projects that make a real impact?

Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Project Delivery Engineer to join their team in Burnley.

Reporting to the Senior Project Delivery Manager, you will play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and successfully — working closely with engineering, fabrication, production and commercial teams to ensure the projects are delivered to the highest standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong project delivery skills with hands‑on fabrication experience and who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment where no two projects are the same.

What you'll be doing

You will take an active role throughout the project lifecycle, helping to coordinate people, resources, production and documentation while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Coordination

Coordinate and support the successful delivery of projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Work closely with Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, Coating, Production and Commercial teams to ensure project requirements are met.

Coordinate people, equipment, materials and resources to keep projects on track.

Support the development and management of project plans, production schedules and project reporting.

Monitor project progress, milestones, dependencies and critical paths, taking action where required.

Identify potential issues, risks and delays early and work proactively to resolve them.

Manage changes to project scope and support the development of contingency plans where required.

Ensure project documentation is completed accurately and on time, working closely with the Engineering team.

Communicate project expectations, progress and requirements clearly to internal teams, clients and stakeholders.

Produce progress reports, proposals, presentations and other project documentation as required.

Deputise for the Senior Project Delivery Manager when required.

Lead or support project close‑out activities, capturing lessons learned and identifying opportunities to improve future project delivery.

Fabrication & Technical Experience

Your fabrication experience will be an important part of this role.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a strong understanding of fabrication operations and manufacturing processes and can confidently work with production and workshop teams.

You will use your technical knowledge to:

Understand fabrication requirements, processes and production constraints.

Work closely with welding and fabrication teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

Help identify practical solutions to technical and production challenges.

Coordinate the availability of equipment, personnel and materials.

Understand how engineering requirements translate into practical fabrication and production activities.

Support the identification and resolution of issues that could impact project delivery.

Commercial Support

You will also contribute to the commercial success of our projects by:

Monitoring project costs and supporting delivery against agreed budgets and margins.

Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and minimise potential margin erosion.

Supporting the Commercial Manager with contractual requirements, applications and invoicing.

Assisting with project forecasting and month‑end reporting.

Reviewing project labour and cost information to support accurate financial reporting.

Supporting the management of aged debt and unbilled revenue.

Key Requirements

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who can combine technical knowledge, fabrication experience and strong project delivery skills.

Proven experience in project operations and project delivery.

Previous experience within a fabrication, welding, manufacturing or engineering environment.

Strong understanding of fabrication processes and workshop operations.

Experience coordinating people, equipment, materials and resources.

Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs and margins.

Ability to identify problems, make decisions and deliver practical solutions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.

Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to work with colleagues, customers and stakeholders at all levels.

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider project delivery team.

Degree‑level qualification in Engineering, Business Studies, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP or APM.

Relevant technical or fabrication qualification.