Project Engineer

Finlay Jude Associates Limited; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Rochdale is seeking a Project Engineer to manage contracts from order to handover. You will facilitate communication, manage multiple projects, and ensure timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and coordination skills, with a keen attention to detail. Join a dynamic team offering paid overtime, a company pension, and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Company pension

Flexitime available

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts from order to handover ensuring timely delivery.
• Facilitate communication and issue resolution throughout projects.
• Review contracts and develop aligned project schedules.
• Track financial milestones and provide specifications.
• Confirm software specifications before delivery.
• Manage installation and ensure completion documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

FJA is recruiting a Project Engineer on behalf of a leading manufacturer of food processing and packaging machinery to strengthen their existing team.

Location: Rochdale, Lancashire.

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• Company pension
• Flexitime available

Project Engineer role:

• Manage contracts from order to handover whilst ensuring timely, budget-conscious, and quality project delivery.
• Facilitate communication and issue resolution throughout the project.
• Ensure all relevant parties are informed of the status of each contract.

Project Engineer responsibilities:

• Review contracts pre-handover to identify discrepancies and assess project risks.
• Develop project schedules aligned with customer timelines and key dates.
• Request design requirements, oversee design and procurement, and secure customer approval on design documents.
• Order long-lead items and track financial milestones.
• Provide the Electrical Department with control system specifications and timelines.
• Confirm software specifications and ensure fully tested software before delivery.
• Track contract deviations, collaborate with Sales on variations, and log payment or installation delays.
• Address factory and design team queries to avoid delays.
• Ensure effective on-site communication and document completed/installed equipment.
• Maintain contact with production to ensure timely delivery and organise internal testing and FAT.
• Invite customers for equipment inspections, arrange delivery, and prepare all necessary manuals and documentation before handover.
• Plan and manage installation, coordinate subcontractors, and provide installation and commissioning teams with necessary documents (including RAMS and log templates).
• Liaise with commissioning team to ensure equipment testing and handover as per contract.
• Ensure handover documents (training logs, completion certificates, SAT documents) are completed and stored within one week of project completion.
• Offer continuous technical support throughout the product's lifespan.

Project Engineer requirements:

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

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