Project Engineer - Electrical (Modernisations) UK Wide

Konecranes; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid overtime

25 days annual leave

Company car or van

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee share save scheme

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrical (Modernisations) for the UK-wide role. You will coordinate activities within the Projects team, ensure costs stay within quoted parameters, and provide progress reports to the Project Manager.

The position requires UK travel, leading sub-projects, and preparing safety documents. It offers hybrid work, a full-time permanent contract, and opportunities to advance in a global leader in material handling.

Qualifications

• HNC/NVQ L3 Electrical Engineering required.
• Commercial acumen essential.
• Must be willing and able to travel across the UK (overnight stays as required).
• IT skills including MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, resources and tasks for assigned projects.
• Lead sub-projects under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assist in safety documentation (SSOW, SSA, RAMS, Lift Planning) as required.
• Ensure site team has resources to carry out the project.
• Manage vendor relationships and relay information between management and client.
• Coordinate queries and raise concerns with stakeholders, tracking resolutions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

MS Office

Commercial acumen

Independent working

Travel readiness

Education

HNC/NVQ L3 Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Engineer - Electrical (Modernisations) UK Wide

• Full-time
• Job Category: Engineering
• Employee Group: Employee
• Employment Type: Undefined term
• Full-time/part-time position: Full-time
• Workplace Type: Hybrid

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

We are recruiting a Project Engineer to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

The role of Project Engineer works within the Projects team - Modernisations and Installations and coordinates the activities, resources and tasks that relate to a specific projectandensures jobs costs are kept within quoted parameters and provides progress reports to Project Manager.

This is a nationwide role, and will require the successful candidate to be willing to travel and stay overnight as and when the project requires (accommodation and subsistence will be provided).

This role would ideally suit an electrically-qualified engineer, who is looking to further their career within a project environment.

You will report to the Project Manager.

You will:

• Conduct project related tasks independently and support the Project Manager in daily tasks and takes responsibility in their absence.
• Lead sub-projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of Safety Documentation (SSOW, SSA, RAMS, Lift Planning) Training to be provided as required.
• Ensure the site team has all necessary resources to enable the project to be carried out successfully.
• Meet with the project team (Technicians & Field Supervisors), ensuring that each team member understands their responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Manage vendor relationships, relaying information between the project management and client.
• Coordinate queries and escalates points of concern to appropriate stakeholders, monitoring resolution and updating all involved.
• Development and innovation: Carry out day-to-day project coordination activities, analyse and improve current ways of working using where possible.

What we are looking for from you:

Education/Experience

• HNC/NVQ L3 Electrical Engineering
• Commercial acumen
• Must be willing and able to travel (sometime stay overnight) across the UKon an as and when basis.
• IT skills such as MS Office
• Ability to work independently and adapt if problems occur

We offer:

• Annual bonus
• Paid overtime and travel time
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company car or van
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Employee share save scheme
• Retail, travel and leisure discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Buy/Sell Holidays

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.
Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.