Project Engineer

Nicholas Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the East Midlands is looking for a Project Engineer to manage production projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in project delivery. This role offers a competitive salary of £46,400 plus bonuses and 34 days of holiday. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Pension up to 7%

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical role.
• Experience managing projects within a production facility.
• Ability to manage priorities, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial concept to site installation.
• Support capital investment plans and specify technical requirements.
• Align with long-term asset management strategies.

Skills

Engineering background in mechanical/electrical

Project delivery in production

Prioritization and budget management

Continuous improvement mindset

Clear communication skills

People and resource management

Digital proficiency (MS Office, AutoCAD)

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

Have you previously worked in a production and manufacturing environment that produce consumer goods - fast paced production and automated machinery for example?

Have you come from a hands-on engineering background as a mechanical or electrical engineer?

Would you be competent working closely with the Engineering Manager and wider maintenance team (Maintenance Engineers) on CAPEX projects - driving projects from initial concept through to successful Factory Acceptance?

If so then please read on!

The basics:

Role: Project Engineer - Production projects

Location: Near Ripley

Salary: 46,400 + bonus = up to 49,200

Hours: Monday to Friday 40hr week flex start but usually 8:30am to 4:45pm

Contracted hours: 40 per week

Holidays and Benefits: 34 days holiday, Pension up to 7%

Overview:

We now require an additional Project Engineer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that produce a product that is always in need.

As the Project Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the site from initial concept through to site installations.

You will support capital investment plans, specify technical requirements for new equipment, and align with our long-term asset management life-cycle strategies and systems.

The ideal candidate Project Engineer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

- Have an engineering background mechanical/electrical from a hands on aspect - you may now not work on the tools but you should have experience being hands on at some point in your career.

- Track record of delivering projects within a production facility.

- Be competent in managing priorities, timelines, and budgets independently.

- Have a continuous improvement mindset, actively seeking ways to optimise and innovate, be proactive

- Have clear communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective cross-functional collaboration

- Have excellent People and resource management, including the ability to influence and coordinate teams

- Have Digital proficiency, with experience using MS Office, CMMS, AutoCAD, and project management software

Commutable from: Ripley, Alfreton, Heanor, Clay Cross, Mansfield, Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Project Engineer role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this position.

About Us

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