Project Engineer

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious Project Engineer to take ownership of capital projects. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to support and lead capital investment projects, ensuring successful delivery across UK and sometimes European sites. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in project management, with a relevant degree. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. This is a long-term temporary assignment based in Folkestone.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' project management experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or a similar field. PRINCE2 is a plus.
• Proactive, independent, and solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead capital investment projects with the Engineering Manager.
• Drive project integration and oversee KPIs.
• Manage project change control and serve as the go-to expert.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Engineer

Location : Folkestone

Are you an ambitious Engineer ready to take ownership of capital projects and make a real impact? Join a Projects & Facilities team and play a key role delivering projects safely, on time, and on budget across our UK branches - and sometimes European sites. This is a long‑term temporary assignment of up to one year.

What You'll Do :

• Support and lead capital investment projects, working closely with the Engineering Manager.
• Drive project integration and oversee KPIs to measure success.
• Manage project change control and become the go‑to expert in the team.
• Lead monthly Project Gates meetings, keeping all departments aligned.
• Maintain CAD drawing archives and update site documents to reflect changes.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform Root Cause Analysis, and ensure budgets are met.

What We're Looking For :

• 3-5 years' project management experience, ideally in manufacturing / engineering.
• Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or similar. PRINCE2 is a plus.
• Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills.
• Proactive, independent, and solution‑focused.
• Quick to adapt in a fast‑paced environment and comfortable multitasking.
• AutoCAD experience helpful (training provided if needed).
• Full UK driving licence.
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