Project Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Warrington is seeking a Project Engineer to manage engineering projects from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Engineering and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Responsibilities include planning and executing projects, liaising with stakeholders, and managing documentation processes. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and proven experience in project engineering, preferably in the Oil and Gas industry.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Proven experience in project engineering or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Manage documentation processes for each contract using Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

Project management

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering discipline

Qualification in Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description and Person Specification

Role Project Engineer

Reports to Project / Design Engineer – Locker Heatshielding Ltd

Reports None

Location Director and General Manager of Locker Heatshielding

Purpose

To assist the director in managing engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

To ensure the project milestones are achieved all supporting documentation is managed.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure project objectives are met and risks mitigated.
• Drive progress and prepare regular status reports.

Design & Development

• Create and modify designs using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs meet technical specifications, safety standards, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the design office and across the wider group.

Documentation & Compliance

• Manage documentation processes for each contract using Microsoft Office tools and client based sites.
• Maintaining excellent audit trail – keeping accurate records of design changes, delays, approvals and project milestones.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable

• Level 3 qualification or higher in an Engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and design standards.
• Accurate records of design changes, delays, approvals and project milestones.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to liaise with both client teams and Locker site teams professionally and confidently.
• Qualification in Project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Experience

• Proven experience in project engineering or similar role.
• Commercial understanding, gained through work experience.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industry.

Competencies

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Confident and articulate.
• A team player.