Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Project Engineer to oversee capital investment projects across UK branches. The role involves supporting the Engineering Manager, managing project changes, and leading project meetings. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of project management experience in manufacturing/engineering, a relevant degree, and strong communication skills. This is a long-term temporary assignment, offering valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' project management experience, ideally in manufacturing/engineering.
• Proactive, independent, solution-focused approach.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead capital investment projects.
• Drive project integration and oversee KPIs.
• Lead monthly Project Gates meetings.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Degree in Project Management, Engineering, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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).
• Fu...