Project Engineer

DP World; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trade and logistics company is seeking a Project Engineer for a 2-year FTC in London. The role involves providing technical and administrative support to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. The successful candidate will assist with project documentation, coordinate between teams, and support stakeholder engagement. A degree level education is required along with project management experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation package

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement Degree level or equivalent.
• HSE awareness.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary Contractors.
• Work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for new equipment deliveries and contractor management.
• Assist in tracking project milestones and documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide updates.
• Assist with technical data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer on a 2 year FTC to be based from our London Gateway Port in Stanford le Hope - Essex. This role provides technical and administrative assistance to engineering and project management teams to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Day to day support for new equipment deliveries, contractor management, system testing, diagnostic support for various engineering teams and any technical or administrative support deemed require.
• Support stakeholder engagement among the Port Engineering, Operations and IT teams by developing structured collaboration sessions where issues can be raised, tracked, resolved and reported.
• Support Managers and Team Leaders in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities.
• Assist in tracking project milestones, deliverables, and progress against deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and change requests.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks.
• Assist with technical data gathering, analysis, and reporting for ongoing projects.
• Support engineering teams with drafting basic technical documents, drawings, and diagrams under supervision.
• Conduct research on materials, equipment, or technical solutions as requested by members of the Engineering team.
• Help maintain engineering databases (EAMS), drawings, and technical records.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for engineering tools, software, and basic site technical queries.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and support development of dashboards for engineering management.
• Manage project correspondence, filing systems, and version control for documents.
• Assist in budget tracking, cost reporting, and procurement requests for engineering projects.
• Organise and schedule meetings, workshops, and training sessions for the engineering department.
• Liaise between engineering management and other departments to ensure smooth information flow.
• Ensure project documentation complies with internal standards and industry regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement Degree level or equivalent.
• HSE awareness.
• Project Management experience.
• Be able to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrable ability to work within a team and to liaise effectively with third parties.
• Demonstrate ability to work and manage multi-disciplinary Contractors.
• Organised and structured in approach.
• Ability to respond quickly to incidents and urgent requests.
• Work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future. We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they're empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can't wait to meet you. By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.