Project Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organisation in Gateshead is seeking a Project Engineer to work on high-performance rail and transport systems. This role involves leading technical project solutions, managing stakeholder relationships, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Opportunities for growth and mentorship

Dynamic team-oriented culture

Focus on innovation and safety

Qualifications

• Experience working within a technical or engineering organisation.
• Strong knowledge of engineering project delivery methods.
• Understanding of industry technical standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end technical project solutions.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Act as a key technical interface with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Requirements management

Document control

Technical documentation

Customer-facing experience

Stakeholder management

Engineering project delivery knowledge

Test requirements understanding

Education

HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Engineer to join a leading engineering organisation specialising in high-performance rail and transport systems.Based in Gateshead, this full-time permanent role offers the chance to work on technically complex, safety-critical projects that make a real-world impact.

As a Project Engineer, Based in Gateshead, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative transport-sector projects - on time, on budget, and to specification.You'll act as the engineering lead across a range of programmes, supporting design, development, testing, and compliance while collaborating closely with customers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver end-to-end technical project solutions within a multi-disciplined engineering team
• Work across design, development, build, test, and verification phases
• Monitor schedules, milestones, and technical deliverables
• Act as a key technical interface with customers and suppliers
• Create and maintain high-quality documentation in line with contractual and regulatory requirements
• Mentor junior engineers and support peer review activities
• Champion best practices and ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations

Key Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Experience working within a technical or engineering organisation
• Skilled in requirements management, document control, and technical documentation
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management experience
• Knowledge of engineering project delivery methods
• Understanding of test requirements and industry technical standards
• Exposure to specifications, CDRLs, and contract documentation
• HND or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent practical experience

Desirable:

• Experience with video surveillance or software-based systems
• Knowledge of IP-based systems and networking
• Transport sector project delivery experience (rail, aerospace, etc.)
• Familiarity with professional engineering institutions (e.G.IET, IMechE)
• Understanding of embedded or real-time system delivery

Why Join my client? You will

• Be part of a dynamic, growing organisation with a focus on innovation and safety
• Contribute to exciting, high-impact rail and transport projects
• Have the chance to be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and mentorship
• Benefit from hybrid working (office-based in Gateshead with occasional travel)
• Receive a competitive salary and benefits

To find out more about the role of Project Engineer, based in Gateshead, please contact Rachael Dent on 01582 878847 or email your CV to [e-mail].