PROJECT ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing plant seeks a skilled Project Engineer to oversee all project phases and deliver high-impact projects. This role requires a mechanical or electrical specialization and a track record in project management. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,400 plus a potential bonus, along with various benefits. Candidates should have proven experience in a production environment, be proficient in managing contractor relationships, and possess a continuous improvement mindset. The ideal candidate will be based commutably from Derby, Nottingham, Mansfield, or Chesterfield.

Benefits

34 days holiday including statutory bank holidays

Medicash cash plan

Eligibility to join private healthcare scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project management with structured phases.
• Hands-on skilled background in mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Time served engineer with apprenticeship experience in production facility.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure.
• Contractor management.
• Competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.
• Seeking optimizations and innovations constantly.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Digital Proficiency

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Qualification

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

AutoCAD

Project Management Software

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We are seeking to recruit a proven Project Engineer to join a busy, fast-paced manufacturing plant that supplies 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
• 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 a mechanical/electrical engineering focused qualification. Some key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects through 5 phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure.
• Contractor Management
• Having project management ability, with a proven track record of delivering projects through structured phases
• Being competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.
• Having a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to optimise and innovate, being proactive
• Having 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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