Project Engineer: Lead Projects from Planning to Handover

TXM Recruit; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Project Engineer in Bedford to join an established engineering business working on bespoke projects. You will oversee project delivery, customer liaison, supplier management and coordination of internal engineering teams from planning through to handover.

The role suits an experienced Project Engineer or an engineer stepping into project-focused responsibilities, with opportunities to progress into Project Management. Travel within the UK is required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Project Engineer or similar engineering project role.
• Experience managing engineering projects from start to finish.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• Good commercial awareness, including budgets, cost control and change management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial planning through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and budgets.
• Manage customer requirements, communication and expectations.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, installation and external suppliers.
• Manage internal and external resources.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and changes.
• Support procurement and supplier management.
• Coordinate testing, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Identify project risks and put mitigation plans in place.
• Ensure projects meet required quality, safety and customer standards.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to senior management.
• Travel within the UK when required.

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking a Project Engineer in Bedford to join an established engineering business working on bespoke projects. You will oversee project delivery, customer liaison, supplier management and coordination of internal engineering teams from planning through to handover.

The role suits an experienced Project Engineer or an engineer stepping into project-focused responsibilities, with opportunities to progress into Project Management. Travel within the UK is required as projects demand.