Project Engineer

Kdc Resource; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer in Bristol to assist the Project Manager in delivering high-profile programmes. The successful candidate will handle project delivery aspects, monitor budgets and timelines, and prepare updates for stakeholders. Required skills include strong organisational abilities, excellent communication, and project management knowledge. Experience in aerospace or electrical engineering is preferred. This role is essential for seamless project coordination and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in organising and monitoring project delivery.
• Track project timescales and budgets using reporting tools.
• Prepare and deliver weekly updates to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain live project documentation including KPIs and change notices.
• Attend and support weekly steering meetings with updates.
• Coordinate procurement activity, managing budget spreadsheets.
• Monitor project KPIs and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Great communication and interpersonal skills

Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Google Workspace

Solid understanding of project management methodologies

Quick learner with a flexible attitude

Analytical thinker

Aerospace or test engineering experience

Project Coordination experience

Electrical engineering experience

Job description

Job Description

Project Engineer

Here at KDC, we are looking for a Project Engineer to support the Project Manager in successfully delivering high-profile programmes. This role is crucial for maintaining progress across timescales, budget, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in organising, controlling and monitoring all aspects of project delivery.
• Track project timescales, technical progress, and budgets using structured reporting and planning tools.
• Prepare and deliver weekly updates to senior stakeholders and programme leadership.
• Maintain live project documentation including risk and opportunity registers, KPI tracking, and change notices.
• Contribute to programme-level planning and provide regular updates to key internal stakeholders (e.g. Programme Office, budget holders).
• Attend and support weekly steering meetings and full team meetings, providing status updates and structured breakdowns by topic.
• Coordinate procurement activity including goods receipt and system input.
• Manage budget spreadsheets and support earned value tracking.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs and ensure data accuracy.
• Identify and recommend improvements to internal project and reporting processes.
• Act as a key communication link between technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Skills:

• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Google Workspace (G-Suite).
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, including planning, budgeting, and earned value (EV) management.
• Quick learner with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Analytical thinker, able to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Aerospace or test engineering experience.
• Project Coordination experience.
• Electrical engineering experience.

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