Project Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in Rochdale is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee contract responsibilities from order receipt to installation. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and relevant qualifications, ensuring projects meet quality and budget criteria. Responsibilities include managing client relations and project timelines. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary on offer

Paid overtime available

Annual bonus depending on company performance

Company pension

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Proficient in liaising with clients and teams for project delivery.
• Ability to review and approve technical specifications.
• Capable of managing project financial milestones.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project contracts from order to successful installation.
• Ensure project compliance with quality and performance criteria.
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Basic engineering background

Experience of supply chain expedition

Education

Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum)

Job description

Project Engineer role:

The primary duty of the Project Engineer is to take responsibility for contracts from the receipt of order and handover from the Sales team through to successful install and handover. The 3 main deliverables being delivery of a project on time, to the required quality, performance criteria and within budget.
This will involve a close working relationship with the client, and ensuring all internal departments and staff are fully aware of the details of the contract and project timescales.

The project Engineer will be the primary point of contact for the customer throughout the life of the project, up to, and even beyond, the successful close out of the project.

Review the contract prior to the technical handover meeting and check for any conflict between the quotation, acknowledgement of order, any proposal drawings, estimates, and the customer's specifications and expectations.

Benefits;
Competitive salary on offer
Paid overtime available
Annual bonus dependant on company performance
Company pension
Flexitime

Key responsibilities will include:
Request specific design requirements with the design office manager and monitor the designs and materials ordering. Where applicable ensure the layout drawings and site specific details are sent to the customer to approve.
Obtain the customers written approval of the designs before the detailed design is done (as and when applicable).
Ensure all items to be purchased that may have a long lead time are pre-ordered in time.
Ensure the project financial milestones are met.
When controls are included ensure that the Electrical Department has sufficient details and time to be able to produce a suitable control system.
When software is included, ensure the specific details are agreed at the software tech handover. Check the software has been written and thoroughly tested with the control panel prior to delivery. Compile and issue to installation and commissioning teams all required documents for installation, commissioning and sign off. Including RAMS and training log templates
Liaise with commissioning team to ensure the equipment is tested and handed over to the client as required by the contract of the equipment.
Ensure the handover documents are completed and stored on the company network within one week of completing of commissioning. IE: training logs, completion certificate and any customer specific SAT documents.
Offer a technical backup service for the life of the equipment.
About The Candidate
Essential:
Basic engineering background
Engineering/ Technical qualification (HNC minimum) required
Experience of supply chain expedition
This is an office-based role but will require visits to customer sites. Overnight UK trips, and overseas travel may also be a requirement of this position.

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