Project Engineer

Visum Recruitment Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Project/Contracts Engineer in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, including sales handover, delivery, and after-sales support. Key responsibilities include project documentation preparation and CAD drawing production. Candidates should have proven experience with engineering projects and strong communication skills. Salary of up to £48,000 plus a company car is offered.

Benefits

Company car

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing small to medium-scale engineering projects.
• CAD skills for creating accurate site layouts.
• Familiarity with production coordination, subcontractor management, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle from sales handover to after-sales.
• Coordinate with sales, production, subcontractors, and service teams.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including Gantt charts and layout drawings.
• Produce and sign off on CAD-based site layout drawings.

Skills

Project management

CAD skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Production coordination

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Project/Contracts Engineer to manage the delivery of bespoke engineering projects from sales through to after-sales support. This role is critical to improving coordination, efficiency, and client satisfaction during the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle: sales handover, delivery, production coordination, final handover, and after-sales.
• Coordinate with sales, production, subcontractors, and service teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation including Gantt charts, layout drawings, cost matrices, and commissioning reports.
• Produce and sign off on CAD-based site layout drawings.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing small to medium-scale engineering projects.
• CAD skills for creating accurate site layouts.
• Familiarity with production coordination, subcontractor management, and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.

Preferred Experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Desktop version preferred).

Salary - Up to £48,000 depending on experience plus Company Car