Project Engineer

Smith & Nephew; West Carr; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital investment projects in Advanced Wound Management. The role involves supporting engineering projects, collaborating with teams, and a focus on enhancing processes. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or similar, possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, and show willingness to grow into leadership roles. This position also offers generous bonuses and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus and pension schemes

Flexible vacation and paid volunteering hours

Private health and dental plans

Extra perks such as gym discounts and bicycle schemes

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in managing technical projects, ideally involving capital equipment.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a project leader.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering projects for strategic transformation.
• Assist in specification, procurement, installation, and validation of new equipment.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams for effective project delivery.
• Provide engineering support across global AWM network.

Skills

Process validation

Change control

Project planning tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in engineering, science or equivalent experience

Job description

You'll be at the heart of our global Advanced Wound Management (AWM) Project Engineering Team, leading major capital investment projects that introduce new processes and technologies or enhance existing ones to increase profitability of the business. From concept to completion, you'll guide cross‑functional teams and external partners to deliver results that matter. You'll be solving complex problems, introducing new technologies and ensuring our operations meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of engineering projects that contribute to strategic transformation, new product introductions and productivity improvements

• Assisting in the specification, procurement, installation and validation of new equipment

• Collaborating with contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and effectively

• Providing engineering support across our global AWM network, learning from experts and growing your technical capabilities

  Success in this role means being curious, collaborative and proactive. You'll bring a solid technical foundation and a desire to develop your project management and engineering skills in a supportive, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering, science or equivalent experience.

• Experience supporting or managing technical projects, ideally involving capital equipment.

• Skills in process validation, change control and project planning tools.

• A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

• A willingness to learn, take initiative and perform as, or grow into, a project leader.

Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career and be part of something that truly makes a difference? Join us in Hull as a Project Engineer and help shape the future of medical technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with project experience who's eager to grow, learn and make a real impact.

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Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.

Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customised, Mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts. Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into you. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N.