Project Engineer

Manpower UK; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

Potential for permanent position

Exposure to aerospace programmes

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace in Yeovil seeks a Project Engineer to lead complex aerospace projects across ECS, Hydraulics, and Life Support Systems. You will coordinate activities, manage performance, and ensure customer expectations are met.

The role requires 4-5 years of project engineering experience, delivering on-time milestones and strong lifecycle knowledge, with initial on-site work and a move to hybrid after onboarding.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience managing engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones using earned value management techniques.
• Monitor progress and drive milestone adherence to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage work packages for internal suppliers and stakeholders and coordinate design reviews.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Yeovil
Rate: £30-£35 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: 6-Month Contract (with a strong preference to convert to a permanent position)
Working Pattern: On-site initially, moving to a hybrid model after approximately 8 weeks (subject to project requirements and software access)

Security Requirements

Successful candidates must be able to pass:

• BPSS Clearance
• Drug Screening
• DBS Check

About the Company

Honeywell Aerospace is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems, and service solutions supporting aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space, and airport operations worldwide.

The Yeovil site is home to Integrated Supply Chain Operations and Engineering & Technology teams, specialising in:

• Environmental Control Systems (ECS)
• Life Support Systems (LSS)
• Hydraulic Systems
• Control and Data Systems

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our Aerospace team in Yeovil.

This role will see you working on complex aerospace engineering projects across multiple product areas, including Environmental Control Systems, Hydraulics, and Life Support Systems. You will play a key role in delivering projects successfully by coordinating engineering activities, managing project performance, and ensuring customer expectations are achieved.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a Project Engineer with 4-5 years' experience managing engineering projects and a strong understanding of the engineering product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones using earned value management techniques.
• Monitor project progress and drive milestone adherence to ensure on-time delivery.
• Create, manage, and track work packages for internal suppliers and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external customers.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed cost, quality, and timescale objectives.
• Manage and validate project requirements, ensuring appropriate allocation and traceability.
• Coordinate and lead Design Reviews in accordance with Honeywell procedures.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, implementing mitigation plans where required.
• Support cross-functional teams to achieve programme objectives.

About You

Essential Qualifications

• HNC, HND, or Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 4-5 years' experience within a Project Engineering or Engineering Project Management environment.
• Proven experience managing and delivering engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of the engineering lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning and delivery.
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project planning and forecasting tools.Knowledge of supplier management and integrated supply chain operations within engineering programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience working within regulated engineering environments.
• Familiarity with Environmental Control Systems, Hydraulics, or Life Support Systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £30-£35 per hour.
• Opportunity to work on innovative aerospace programmes.
• Hybrid working arrangement after initial onboarding period.
• Potential for a permanent position following the contract.
• Exposure to industry-leading engineering projects and technologies.