Project Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Energy Jobline ZR; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Project Engineer in South Shields. The role involves managing engineering projects, coordinating with suppliers and stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in marine or defence sectors. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £40-45K.

Qualifications

• Experience with Royal Navy, RFA or MOD preferred.
• Project engineering experience in defence or marine is ideal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and engage with varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritise technical scopes with suppliers and customers.
• Manage onboard engineering upgrades and modifications.
• Lead technical planning ensuring achievable specifications.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Hands-on engineering knowledge

Project management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

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Position

• Position: Project Engineer
• Location: South Shields
• Type: Permanent
• Salary: £40-45K
• Ref: 2094/33

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Project Engineer. Typically, this role supports the planning and delivery of engineering projects for a busy marine client, focusing on technical coordination with internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and MOD stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong project engineering skills, experience in marine, mechanical, or electrical systems, and a solid understanding of naval operations and standards. HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity. The below job description will outline this position of Project Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritise technical scopes in collaboration with suppliers, OEMs, and customers.
• Manage onboard engineering upgrades and modifications.
• Lead technical planning to ensure clear, achievable specs and goals.
• Oversee contractor and OEM work, both on-site and remotely.
• Coordinate with MOD to ensure compliance with defence standards.
• Drive projects from request to completion, meeting all technical goals.
• Contribute to the creation of detailed work packages.
• Track progress, resolve issues, and enforce safety and quality standards.
• Maintain technical records and support regular project reporting.
• Assist with cost/resource estimates, change management, and improvements.
• Represent engineering at client meetings.
• Support clients in resolving issues to protect vessel readiness and availability.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering, or similar.
• This would suit someone who has experience with Royal Navy, RFA or MOD.
• Project engineering experience, ideally in defence or marine.
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on engineering knowledge.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and engage with varied stakeholders.
• Understanding of project lifecycles, maintenance, and OEM coordination.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams).

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical who have been appointed to act as the recruitment consultancy for this role.

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