Project Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Staffpower Group; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffpower Group is seeking an experienced engineering professional to manage the technical, operational, and financial aspects of engineering projects in the UK. You will coordinate between teams, clients, and contractors, applying technical expertise to solve problems and ensure site safety and compliance from start to finish.

The role involves controlling projects from concept to commissioning, preparing capital proposals, reviewing drawings, and liaising with production to meet safety and

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a HNC/HND with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Control and report on nominated projects from concept to commissioning, against programme and budget.
• Prepare and present proposals for potential capital projects with cost justifications.
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with manufacturing functions to ensure production and safety standards.
• Identify process improvements to enhance quality, machine efficiency and safety levels.
• Assess sub-contractors for quality, cost, delivery and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Advise on spares requirements for new plant and minimum stock levels.

Skills

2D/3D engineering drawings

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HNC/HND

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

To manage the technical, operational, and financial aspects of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to technical specifications. Act as the central coordinator between teams, clients, and contractors, applying technical expertise to solve problems, mitigate risks, and ensure site safety and compliance from start to finish.

Job Responsibilities:

• Control and report on nominated projects from concept to commissioning, against an agreed programme and budget, ensuring that projects satisfy the objectives set
• Prepare and present proposals for potential capital projects with cost justifications and to report progress on current projects
• Review technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards
• Liaise with manufacturing functions to ensure that projects comply with the requirements of production and the company’s recognised safety standards
• Proactive role in the identification of process improvements and a resource to develop quality, machine efficiency and safety levels
• Assess the suitability of potential sub-contractors in terms of quality, cost and delivery. Subsequently to appoint and control sub-contractors ensuring their work meets our factory standards, safety regulations and complies with CDM regulations where applicable
• Proficient in general engineering design and fully capable in producing and understanding a wide range of 2D and 3D engineering drawings
• Use of design software such as Autodesk Inventor and Autocad
• Advise the Purchasing and/or Maintenance Engineering Teams on spares requirements for new plant including anticipated minimum stock levels required

About You:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a HNC/HND with relevant experience