Project Engineer

Tharsus; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharsus is seeking a Project Engineer to coordinate and deliver projects through build, integration, testing and deployment. You will work across mechanical, electrical, controls and software disciplines, owning day-to-day delivery and solving technical challenges with practical build support where needed.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure projects meet safety, quality, cost and time targets, while expanding your technical capabilities as

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead build, system integration, testing, validation and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineers during critical phases as technical escalation point.
• Translate project objectives into tasks, priorities and practical delivery plans with estimates.
• Undertake engineering design and modification work (brackets, fixtures, tooling, cable routing, mounting, etc).

Job description

As a Project Engineer, you will coordinate and deliver projects through build, integration, testing and deployment. Working across mechanical, electrical, controls and software disciplines, you will take ownership of day-to-day delivery while remaining actively involved in solving technical challenges and supporting practical build activities where required. The role combines project coordination with hands-on engineering. You will work closely with engineers, technicians, suppliers and project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively to the required quality, cost and time scales. As your experience develops, you will take ownership of increasingly complex projects and broaden your technical understanding, whilst building commercial and customer-facing capability.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and participate in build, system integration, testing, validation and commissioning activities.
• Work alongside technicians and engineers during critical phases, acting as an initial technical escalation point and providing practical support and direction
• Translate project objectives into clear tasks, priorities and practical delivery plans, providing realistic estimates and forecasts.
• Undertake appropriate engineering design and modification work, including brackets, fixtures, tooling, cable routing, mounting arrangements and other project specific solutions.

Education, Experience & Knowledge

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent capability developed through industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials and technical documentation.

Core Competences & Skills

• Practical, methodical problem-solver with the ability to develop proportionate engineering solutions.
• Hands-on and willing to work alongside technicians and engineers to understand and resolve issues.