Project Engineer

OSI Maritime Systems; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vacation

Work-life balance

Job summary

OSI Maritime Systems in Waterlooville, UK, seeks a Project Engineer to lead the project technical team in delivering OSI systems on budget and on schedule. You will coordinate work packages, manage risks and act as the primary technical contact with the customer, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and cost targets.

The role requires a technical degree and 3+ years handling complex systems, with at least 1 year in a team leadership capacity.

Qualifications

• Technical degree with at least 3 years of experience in complex system design and delivery; at least 1 year as a team lead.
• Ability to engage with and lead all engineering and technical disciplines.
• In-depth understanding of the project delivery life cycle within defense procurement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially technical.
• Excellent design knowledge and ability to perform cost/capability trade-off decisions.
• Fosters an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated influencing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Project technical team in the development and delivery of a compliant solution on budget and on schedule.
• Responsible for work package definition, review and control.
• Primary technical point of contact with the customer.
• Identifies required Project technical resources.
• Responsible for risk management for the technical elements of the Project.
• Responsible for costing (estimation) during the proposal stage.
• Collaborates with the PM to develop and agree project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Allocates project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning roles to each; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Collaborates with Project Manager to plan/ facilitate reviews. Chairs customer facing technical reviews.
• Synthesizes project schedule by considering project plan and specifications; calculating labour requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems. Review, approve and sign off of all engineering and technical documents for the project.
• Technical authority (programmatic i.e. cost and schedule) on all engineering and technical matters for the project.
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, regulations and specifications including security.
• Provides input to project status reports by collecting and summarizing information trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains quality, security and safety by ensuring procedures, rules, and regulations for the project are adhered to.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Cost estimation

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Who are we?

At OSI Maritime Systems, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class navigation and bridge systems. With decades of experience serving military customers, we remain at the forefront of innovation in the maritime industry. Our collaborative and dynamic environment ensures every team member contributes to advancing marine safety and operational excellence. With a global presence, we are proud to have offices in Canada, UK, Taiwan, Australia and Germany.

MISSION

The Project Engineer leads the Project technical team to successful delivery of OSI systems and solutions. The PE is accountable to the PM for schedule, cost, resource forecasting and delivery of the Projects technical scope according to the requirements of the Contract and the agreed Project fiscal baseline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the Project technical team in the development and delivery of a compliant solution on budget and on schedule
• Responsible for work package definition, review and control.
• Primary technical point of contact with the customer.
• Identifies required Project technical resources.
• Responsible for risk management for the technical elements of the Project.
• Responsible for costing (estimation) during the proposal stage.
• Collaborates with the PM to develop and agree project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
• Allocates project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements and assigning roles to each; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Collaborates with Project Manager to plan/ facilitate reviews. Chairs customer facing technical reviews.
• Synthesizes project schedule by considering project plan and specifications; calculating labour requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems. Review, approve and sign off of all engineering and technical documents for the project.
• Technical authority (programmatic i.e. cost and schedule) on all engineering and technical matters for the project. Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Monitors compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, regulations and specifications including security.
• Provides input to project status reports by collecting and summarizing information trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains quality, security and safety by ensuring procedures, rules, and regulations for the project are adhered to.

DECISION MAKING & AUTHORITY

Scope of Project decision making authorities will be determined by the Project Manager. Typically, as Project Technical Authority, PEs will have authority over decisions related to the delivery of the technical scope of work within the mandated budget and schedule constraints.

KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical degree (Eng. CsC etc.) combined with at least 3 years of experience in complex system design and delivery with at least 1 year as a team lead.
• Ability to engage with and lead all engineering and technical disciplines.
• In depth understanding of the Project delivery life cycle within defense procurement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on multiple levels, especially technical.
• Excellent design knowledge and ability to perform cost/capability trade off decisions.
• Fosters an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills

Why work for OSI?

• Collaborative Culture: Work with a talented and supportive team that values innovation and teamwork.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: OSI is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in our employees' professional development and career growth with an annual employee driven development program.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, dental, RSP, vacation and a healthy work-life balance environment!

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