Project Engineer

Balaena; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 4%

Life cover 7x basic salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Balaena is seeking a Project Engineer, Fabrication to drive fabrication projects from planning through to delivery. You will work with a project manager to develop detailed timelines, allocate resources and manage budgets on national-significance fabrication initiatives.

The role requires hands-on technical guidance, reviewing drawings and specs, coordinating materials, tools and equipment, and monitoring progress and project financials while ensuring documentation and wash-up meetings are

Qualifications

• HNC/ degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in an engineering/structural engineering/shipbuilding environment.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, resource allocation and budget management for fabrication projects.
• Provide technical guidance by reviewing drawings and specifications to resolve project challenges.
• Coordinate materials, tools and equipment with the fabrication team to meet project requirements.
• Monitor progress and report on financial achievement of the project.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep projects on plan.
• Finalize and document all project paperwork including wash-up meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Engineering environment experience

Project management knowledge

Education

HNC/ Degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Engineer, Fabrication

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our fabrication work, part of a projects of national significance, while working with and learning from a team of experts.

We’re running projects that will be both challenging and demanding. Are you ready to make an impact on a range of activities from test procedures to writing up tech specs that will drive the successful execution of pre-planned fabrication projects?

Who are we?

With a combined workforce of over 2,000 employees and operations spanning Gibraltar, Padstow, Tyne, Birkenhead, and Falmouth, Balaena is one of the UK’s most dynamic and regionally anchored maritime groups - combining industrial agility, innovation, and community partnership to support national resilience, commercial competitiveness, and sustainability across both naval and merchant ship sectors.

The integration of our modern facilities in Gibraltar and Padstow with APCL’s infrastructure on Tyne, Birkenhead and Falmouth created one of the world’s most capable ship repair and shipbuilding groups - with a network of 12 dry docks and strategic reach across the UK and the Mediterranean. We respond quickly to defence and commercial requirements and deliver consistent quality and reliability to clients worldwide.

So what will you do?

• With your Project Manager you’ll develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation and budget management for fabrication projects
• You’ll be providing technical guidance and solutions to project challenges through reviewing and refining drawings and specifications
• With the fabrication team you’ll coordinate materials, tools and equipment to meet with project requirements
• Supporting the Project Manager you’ll monitor, maintain and report progress and financial achievement of the project
• You’ll identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to keep your projects to plan
• With each project you’ll be finalising and documenting all project paperwork including arranging project wash up meetings

And what are we looking for?

• Competency with MS Office and planning tools (MS Project)
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Experience in an engineering / structural engineering / ship building environment
• Qualification at HNC/ Degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Commercial experience and knowledge of project management principles

Why join us?

• Personal Growth - This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working with and learning from a team of experts from the marine and structural engineering industries. The chance to be part of a team making a real impact on the future of the business
• Financial Security - with important benefits like your Pension which includes a monthly employer contribution up to 4% and Life cover at 7 x your basic salary is part of your package.
• Healthy Living - We support healthy living and provide help when its needed. To ensure that you are able to take time off when you need it, we offer sick pay and to cover everyday health we have a health cash plan, which gives you access to money back on everyday healthcare costs. Your dental, optical and physiotherapy as well as wellness services including counselling sessions, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and an EAP are included.
• Work-life Balance - We offer 25 days of annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays. Maternity, Paternity and Parental leave support you during those significant life changes, helping you to balance your family responsibilities with work.

Due to the nature of what we do for some of the customers that we work with, some roles working for us are subject to security control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform with us.

You must also undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check before your employment starts, which will include a basic DBS check.