Project Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment company in Whitstable is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to lead various manufacturing projects. The role involves managing project life cycles, enhancing operational performance, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of infrastructure improvements. Candidates should possess an HNC in Engineering or similar, with experience in project management tools like MS Project and effective communication skills. Join a collaborative and engineering-focused environment enhancing business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/industrial project management is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety frameworks such as PTW, RAMS, CDM is required.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning through to handover.
• Lead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of production assets and systems.
• Deliver infrastructure improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity.

Skills

Project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera)

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Project Engineer

£48,000 - £52,000 + Benefits

Whitstable, Kent (Commutable from Canterbury, Herne Bay, Faversham, Sittingbourne, Margate)

Are you an experienced Project Engineer looking for a hands‑on role where you can directly influence manufacturing efficiency, asset management, and system implementation? This is a great opportunity to work as part of a skilled maintenance team, taking ownership of projects that improve operational performance and support long‑term business growth.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects from concept to completion, including the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of production assets, as well as the implementation of new software and hardware systems. Your work will ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while minimising disruption to operations.

In this role, you will act as the central link between contractors, suppliers, and internal teams, embedding best practices in project governance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also produce key technical documentation such as User Requirement Specifications (URS) and project plans to support milestone tracking and successful project delivery.

This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, is diligent and goal‑driven, and thrives when taking ownership of end‑to‑end projects. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in project management, system integration, and infrastructure improvements within a supportive, engineering‑focused environment.

The Role

• Manage projects end‑to‑end, from planning through to handover
• Lead the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of production assets and systems
• Deliver infrastructure and system improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and capacity

The Candidate

• HNC in Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, or equivalent (Degree preferred) with proven manufacturing/industrial project experience
• Skilled in project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera) and project lifecycle management, with knowledge of health and safety frameworks (PTW, RAMS, CDM)
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities, able to take ownership of end‑to‑end projects

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.