Project Engineer

Atlas Copco; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards, a leading brand within Atlas Copco Group, is seeking a Project Engineer to own custom engineered orders in the Process Vacuum Systems & Solutions unit. Based in Bolton, UK, you will report to the Project Lead and take responsibility for delivering sound engineering solutions on time and to budget.

You will support the Project Lead and Business Manager, manage contracts from receipt to commissioning, coordinate with Sales and Contracts, and prepare production plans and cost spreadsheets

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within process/chemical engineering.
• Self-managed and team-oriented with strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of engineering contractors and vacuum technology is a plus.
• Familiar with international design standards and codes.
• Willingness to travel ~15% and fluent in English.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage contracts from receipt to commissioning.
• Coordinate with Sales, Project Lead and Contracts manager to maximise revenue.
• Prepare cost spreadsheets and monitor project expenditures to avoid overspends.
• Estimate lead times and prepare detailed production/resource plans.
• Produce or oversee technical and commercial documents and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Systems engineering

Self-management

Team leadership

Customer relations

Engineering contractors

Vacuum technology

International standards

Travel readiness

English fluency

Job description

Bring your curiosity to work as our next Project Engineer, reporting to the Project Lead. Your mission is totake ownership and responsibility of custom engineered orders within the Process Vacuum Systems & Solutions business of the Industrial Vacuum Division of the company.

• Assisting and supporting the Project Lead and Business Manager.
• To effectively handle all aspects of a contract from receipt of the order into the contracts department to commissioning, ensuring that the projects are delivered as sound engineering solutions produced on time, to specification, within budget and in accordance with the agreed delivery terms and conditions.
• Managing the change process throughout the contract to ensure the negotiation of price and delivery changes are carried out whenever possible maximising revenue and OPR and negating the application of liquidated damages. Close liaison with Sales, Project Lead and Contracts manager will be required to achieve this.
• Preparing and maintaining the Project Workbook cost spreadsheet for each project, monitoring costs to ensure overspends on contracts are minimised and that OPR is maximised.
• Estimating product lead times and preparing detailed production/resource plans and progress reports to follow the project to an on-time delivery.
• Preparing or overseeing the preparation of technical and commercial documents, drawings, material requisitions, quality plans, production / documentation schedules and the like, throughout the contract ensuring the content is accurate, on time and of a consistently high quality.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in Project Management.
• Experience of systems engineering preferably gained in a process / chemical engineering background, technically minded.
• Demonstrated ability to be self managing and motivated and lead resources successfully whilst working well in a team environment and demostrating good customer / peer / supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of working with engineering contractors, knowledge of vacuum technology would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and working experience of international design standards and codes is preferred.
• Ability to travel and communicate effectively with internal and external customers on a professional level.
• Other requirements (Fluent written and spoken English language; expected travel requirements ~ 15% of time (% depending where the candidate is geographically located).

Your job location

This position is based at our office based in Bolton, United Kingdom.

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Information at a Glance

Edwards is a leader in the vacuum and abatement markets. The brand’s products are essential for industries such as semiconductor, power generation, chemical and food processing. Edwards believes in working with customers to set new standards and creating environments where innovation thrives. This trailblazer prides itself on making a difference in areas that are intrinsic to people’s everyday lives - from the medical care they receive to the coffee they drink. Wherever there is vacuum, Edwards can also be found, leading the way. Edwards is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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