Project Engineer

Probe UK; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced manufacturing company is seeking a Project Engineer to lead project management phases for a specific product. The ideal candidate has a Mechanical or Electrical background along with project management experience in a production environment. Key responsibilities include driving projects from concept to delivery, managing contractor relationships, and actively seeking improvements. A competitive salary of £46,400 with additional benefits is offered for this full-time role located in Alfreton.

Benefits

34 days holiday including statutory bank holidays

7% contribution match to pension scheme

Medicash cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with production facility experience.
• Hands-on skilled background in Mechanical or Electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closure.
• Independently manage priorities, timelines, and budgets.
• Drive projects ensuring delivery on time and budget.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Project management

Continuous improvement mindset

Digital proficiency

Contractor management

Education

Mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a proven Project Engineer to join a busy fast paced manufacturing plant that supply globally. You will join the current team of two, to take the lead on all phases of project management for a particular product at the site. In this pivotal role, you'll drive projects from initial concept, ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and aligned with business objectives. This role is central to delivering high-impact projects that drive operational excellence.

Benefits for the Project Engineer role include:

• Salary of 46,400 with bonus target of up to 2,800
• Days full time (40-hour week)
• 34 days holiday inc statutory bank holidays
• 7% contribution match stakeholder pension scheme
• Medicash cash plan, eligibility to join the private healthcare scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Workwear provided

To be successful you must be a Mechanical or Electrical specialist with a hands-on skilled background in either discipline.
Time served engineer with experience in a production facility environment (apprenticeship minimum) having achieved mechanical/electrical engineering focused qualification. Some key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects through 5 phases, initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closure.
• Contractor Management
• Have project management ability, with a proven track record of delivering projects through structured phases
• Be competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to optimise and innovate, be proactive
• Have digital proficiency, with experience using MS Office, CMMS, AutoCAD, and project management software

The role of Project Engineer is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, and Chesterfield.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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